Associate

Avison Young•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

College degree
Minimum of 2 years of work experience
California Salesperson 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.)

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.