Commercial Real Estate Associate

at  Avison Young Commercial Real Estate MB Inc

ABOUT YOU:

You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work and are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients and enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You have a true passion for commercial real estate, and being in the room where decisions are made that shape your community. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.
If this sounds like you - you will love the culture at Avison Young!

JOB SUMMARY

The Avison Young Associate Program has been designed to provide Associates with the skills necessary to become professional commercial real estate agents. The Associate is gradually introduced to a variety of situations they will be required to handle professionally and competently once they become a salesperson. The educational and licensing courses provide the Associate with the basic tools required to be a licensed real estate agent, while the knowledge of Avison Young’s highly experienced Principals, and senior staff will provide the necessary environment and mentoring to enable the Associate to become a knowledgeable, professional and successful Avison Young Commercial Real Estate Associate.
The role of the Associate is to secure new brokerage assignments and generate revenue channels by developing and maintaining a network of clients and prospects. The Associate is responsible for representing the interests of their clients in the buying, selling, leasing, and managing of commercial properties through facilitating and brokering the full scope of real estate transactions. The Associate is accountable to the highest standards of professionalism and professional standards of the industry.
This is an amazing opportunity for those with aspirations to become a commercial real estate broker!

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Manitoba Real Estate License preferred but may be attained during course of employment. Avison Young encourages and supports enhancing commercial real estate knowledge through optional courses.
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• High school diploma required, college / bachelor degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a busy sales, customer service, hospitality, marketing or entrepreneurial related field/industry. Real estate experience preferred but not required.
• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to execute presentations with a client focus.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with a variety of personalities.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• A highly analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex market data, trends, and financial metrics, providing clients with strategic insights to help them make informed decisions and capitalize on opportunities.
• Adaptability to new technology, systems, and processes.
• Ability to work within deadlines and timelines.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and format presentations.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel and proficiency in Word and Outlook.
• A positive attitude is essential as we strive to maintain and protect our culture by hiring only those that enhance our current compliment of long-term employees and bring value to our team.
• This position requires being pleasant with others on the job, and a strong ability to work in a team environment. There is no competing with your fellow agent, and egos are left at the door.
• An unwavering attitude that drives you to completion, regardless of the challenges and curve balls that are thrown your way.
• Possess a student mentality with a strong desire to implement what was learned and learn from mistakes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• This position works with minimal oversight and is largely self-driven.
• Accountable to the Brokerage Team as a productive and active member.
• Accountable to all clients and customers as their representative.
• Accountable to all professional standards and codes of conduct as described by the Manitoba Real Estate Association.

WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO APPLY EVEN IF THEY DO NOT MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THOSE CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $35,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-02-1

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Guide clients through the complex sale and leasing process of their properties including pricing, marketing, advertising, sales strategy, property tours, offer negotiations, offer generation, managing the clients expectations through market feedback, managing the due diligence process and overseeing closing the transaction with the cooperation of Senior Agents / Principals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with property owners, investors, developers, and key industry stakeholders to expand the office’s network.
• Generate new prospects through meetings, telephone, luncheons, presentations, organized events and being active in the community.
• Fulfil all marketing duties including, but not limited to, promoting properties, arranging viewings, and developing advertising materials in cooperation with the Marketing Coordinator.
• Travel to offsite meetings and properties.
• To be punctual and prepared for all client meetings, local office meetings, and scheduled phone calls.
• Perform thorough market analysis and property valuations to assist clients in making informed, profitable decisions.
• Conduct market demographic, population, and environmental studies and present information to the buyer or seller to aid in their decision-making process. Build relationships with clients to the level of “Trusted Advisor” to impact the sales process and build long term relationships.

The work environment characteristics here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office controlled environment; temperature controlled.
• Travel required.
• This is a full time in-office position