• Managing Director

    CBRE (Cincinnati, OH)


    Managing Director

     

    Job ID

     

    228923

     

    Posted

     

    14-Jul-2025

     

    Service line

     

    Advisory Segment

     

    Role type

     

    Full-time

     

    Areas of Interest

     

    Executive Management

     

    Location(s)

     

    Cincinnati - Ohio - United States of America, Louisville - Kentucky - United States of America

    About The Role:

    As the Managing Director for CBRE’s Cincinnati office, you will lead a team of high-performing real estate professionals delivering transaction and advisory services across all asset classes. This role is responsible for driving business growth, enhancing operational performance, developing top talent, and creating a collaborative culture that supports our clients and strengthens CBRE’s position in the Cincinnati market.

    What You'll Do:

    + Lead brokerage teams across multiple asset types (office, industrial, retail, etc.), ensuring alignment with CBRE’s strategic goals and local market opportunities.

    + Provide leadership and formal supervision for brokers and staff, including performance management, coaching, and career development.

    + Recruit and retain top-tier brokerage professionals while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture.

    + Grow the business through both new client acquisition and expansion of existing relationships.

    + Oversee P&L, operational efficiency, and profitability for the Cincinnati office in close coordination with regional leadership.

    + Drive adoption of CBRE platform tools and resources to enhance productivity, deliver client value, and maintain competitive edge.

    + Partner with Regional Group Presidents and senior leadership on enterprise initiatives and transformation efforts.

    + Utilize market intelligence and performance analytics to inform strategy, guide execution, and support growth.

    + Serve as a visible leader in the local business community, enhancing CBRE’s reputation through active participation in industry and civic organizations.

    What You'll Need:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

     

    + Bachelor’s Degree preferred (business, real estate, finance, or related field); equivalent professional experience also considered.

    + 8–12+ years of commercial real estate experience, ideally with a track record in brokerage leadership, operations, or team development.

    + Active Ohio Real Estate Salesperson License preferred or willingness to obtain.

    + Proven leadership skills with experience in managing teams, recruiting talent, and driving performance.

    + Strong business acumen including experience in budgeting, forecasting, and profit/loss management.

    + Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

    + Solid grasp of market dynamics, industry trends, and commercial asset strategies relevant to the Cincinnati region.

     

    Why CBRE

     

    When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

     

    Our Values in Hiring

     

    At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

     

    Disclaimers

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

     

    _CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Managing Director position is $175,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Managing Director position is $200,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program._

     

    **Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

    **Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

     

    CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)