Commercial Real Estate Associate

Our Story

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a sales-driven individual seeking to advance their career in commercial real estate. With unlimited earning potential, you will receive comprehensive training in the foundational elements of the industry. Collaborating with senior brokers, you will learn the nuances of pursuing, pitching, winning, and closing real estate transactions. The ideal candidate is outgoing, entrepreneurial, and thrives in a dynamic environment. You will not be confined to a desk but rather engaged in hands-on learning with superior mentoring.

If you possess a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and a desire to enhance your earning potential, we encourage you to apply. Avison Young fosters a team-oriented culture that values diversity and inclusivity. This role provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the office leasing business of a major market while working alongside successful industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Engage in business development and prospecting activities (e.g., emails, networking, warm-calling, relationship-building, LinkedIn, etc.) to secure new business meetings.
• Coordinate and accompany clients to property sites for tours to discuss property features, leasing rates, and terms.
• Compile property data for clients, such as tenant surveys, summary reports, maps, status updates, and presentations for listing or tenant representation assignments.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on producing and enhancing building marketing materials.
• Provide tenants and landlords with key information on leasing availability and current market conditions.
• Develop Request for Proposals (RFPs) and synthesize the data to prepare summary reports on average asking rents, tenants in the market, historical data, and market comparisons.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations for current clients and new business pitches.
• Develop and grow knowledge of local market, submarket, tenants, landlords, property, recent transactions, property values, and trends and news in the real estate industry.
• Participate in industry events, open houses and client functions.
• Update and maintain Contact Relationship Management database to track prospects, clients, and deal information.

Qualifications

• College degree

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience

• Real Estate broker license (or willingness to attain)

• Client service oriented mindset

• Experience working in a team-based setting

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to effectively present information to colleagues and clients

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Software Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving