About the Opportunity
Newmark Zimmer is seeking an exceptional Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to our President and CEO and a team of top-producing commercial real estate brokers.
This is a highly visible, fast-paced role for an experienced professional who thrives on organization, takes initiative, anticipates needs, and enjoys being an integral part of a successful team. The ideal candidate is polished, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities with confidence, professionalism, and discretion.
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in delivering outstanding work, builds strong relationships, and approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President and CEO, including complex calendar management, scheduling, travel coordination, expense reporting, and correspondence.
- Anticipate executive needs, proactively manage priorities, and ensure timely follow-through on important matters.
- Coordinate executive and board meetings, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and related communications.
- Serve as a professional and trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, clients, and business partners.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
Brokerage and Transaction Support
- Provide administrative and transaction support to a high-performing commercial real estate brokerage team.
- Prepare, organize, and process property listings, lease agreements, sales contracts, commission invoices, transaction reports, and other brokerage documentation.
- Track transaction activity, maintain accurate records, and ensure deadlines and required documentation are managed effectively.
- Prepare proposals, presentations, reports, and client-facing materials with exceptional attention to detail.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team on property brochures, marketing materials, communications, and other brokerage initiatives.
- Coordinate client meetings, property tours, presentations, and related activities.
- Maintain organized electronic files, databases, and transaction records.
Company Events and Special Projects
- Assist with planning and coordinating company events, employee gatherings, client events, and other corporate functions.
- Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, communications, vendor arrangements, materials, and on-site support.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure events are organized, professional, and successfully executed.
- Support special projects and company initiatives as needed.
- Collaborate with the broader administrative team to ensure seamless office operations and exceptional internal service.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including significant experience directly supporting senior executives or C-suite leadership.
- Prior experience in commercial real estate, professional services, or another fast-paced corporate environment strongly preferred.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs, and meet deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading, editing, and document preparation abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems independently, and handle confidential matters with discretion.
- Professional, polished, and confident when interacting with executives, clients, and other business professionals.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, positive, and service-oriented approach.
- Ability to learn new technology and business systems quickly.
- Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions is a plus.
- Kansas or Missouri real estate license is a plus, but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $85,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Newmark Zimmer offers a competitive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
This is a full-time, on-site position located in our Kansas City office.
Newmark Zimmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.