Associate, Investment Sales Commercial Real Estate

Northgate is New York’s leading distressed commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm. We’re hiring an early-career investment sales professional ready to do real work from day one. You’ll work alongside senior brokers through every phase of the sale, from prospecting and tours to due diligence and closing, with direct client exposure and growing ownership of transactions and deal strategy.The deals are complex (distressed assets, contested processes, stakeholders with competing interests), and they move fast. You’ll coordinate with bankruptcy attorneys, lenders, trustees, receivers, and sophisticated investors, often under tight deadlines, building client management, negotiation, and execution skills that carry weight across the industry.

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
You should be comfortable owning your own development: ask questions early, push for clarity, and engage proactively. The team is collaborative and accessible.
As your judgment strengthens, so does your responsibility. Associates who show strong client management, origination, and deal leadership have clear pathways to Director-level roles.
RESPONSIBILITIESSupport Deal Execution: Assist senior brokers through all stages of property and loan sales, from client onboarding to closingLead Investor Outreach: Manage buyer databases, run outreach campaigns, and cold call investors. You’ll handle rejection professionally and keep pushing forwardCoordinate Due Diligence: Maintain data rooms, gather documentation, and facilitate communication between buyers and fiduciariesClient Interface: Join property tours, diligence calls, and attorney meetings. You’ll have direct exposure to clients and legal teamsMarket Research: Track distressed-asset trends, bankruptcy activity, and comparable sales to inform strategyCRM & Pipeline Management: Maintain transaction records, CRM databases, and internal tracking systems to ensure visibility across active deals and prospective leads
IDEAL CANIDATE Operates with urgency and stays effective under pressureProactively seeks clarity and surfaces issues early so uncertainty doesn’t stall progressTakes initiative and moves work forward without being managed step by stepMaintains organization and attention to detail across multiple active transactionsCommunicates clearly and directly with internal and external stakeholders
ENVIRONMENTYou won’t be siloed or stuck on the sidelines. The whole team has visibility into every active deal, juniors sit in on the same calls as seniors, and decisions are made collaboratively. We’re a close-knit group working in person in Midtown, which keeps information moving and puts you close to the action.
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field1–3 years of relevant experience in real estate, finance, investment banking, restructuring, or similar (strong internships considered)Demonstrated comfort with high-volume cold outreach: direct calling, email prospecting, and initiating contact with borrowers, lenders, and institutional decision-makersStrong analytical and organizational skillsClear and effective written and verbal communicationProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentFamiliarity with bankruptcy, foreclosure, or legal processes is a plusNY Real Estate Salesperson license
Compensation: This is a 100% commission-based independent contractor role. A draw against commission may be available, depending on experience.
ABOUT NORTHGATENorthgate Real Estate Group is New York’s leading bankruptcy, foreclosure, and restructuring brokerage and advisory firm, ranked #1 in New York and the Tri-State region by BankruptcyData for three consecutive years. xzbcwsv With more than $4.3B in closed transactions, we specialize in complex, high-stakes mandates: Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy sales, judicial and UCC foreclosures, note sales, and structured workouts.