Associate

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

Purpose of Position

To gain the skills and experience necessary to become a commercial real estate broker, by driving business development, generating leads, assisting with market data/research and working on all aspects of the transaction process. The incumbent is licensed and will work alongside an experienced, highly successful team in the selling, leasing and marketing of commercial real estate properties and developing tenant representation opportunities. This role provides proactive and direct assistance to the team and to external clients.

Who you are

You’re a confident and competitive individual who loves to win. Your strengths lie in building strong relationships, coming up with innovative solutions and finding ways to make them happen. You’re a self-starter who wants to get their foot in the door in commercial real estate to chart a dynamic career path where the growth opportunity has no limit. You are not afraid to negotiate, cold call, and are willing to do what it takes to learn and succeed. Ideally, you’ll have previous sales and/or service experience (although not required), not afraid of business development and won’t take no for an answer. You have a general understanding of excel and the ability to create and understand cash flow statements. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own territory while accessing a global network of market-leading management, research, marketing and brokerage experts to support you.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Business Development
• Maintain direct contact with prospects by canvassing office buildings in person, cold calling and driving marketing efforts with the objective of increasing client awareness of available properties and finding tenant representations opportunities
• Identify and qualify leads, contacts, and opportunities, and have accountability to the team for your efforts each week

Proposals and Presentations 
• Work with the team to create and prepare content for presentations
• Work with the team and leadership on creating market data for clients
• Assist the team with content development for transaction proposals and analysis

Client/Agent Support
• Assist with on-site tours of properties with clients or prospects
• Gather information packages specifically tailored to each client, which may include preparing tenant surveys, summary reports, maps, presentations, progress reports, and analysis

Transaction Management
• Draft or edit documents (letters of intent, offers, commission agreements, listing agreements, and marketing brochures

Qualifications and Knowledge:
• Real estate license required.
• A post-secondary diploma or degree is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and fully insured automobile is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills – can build rapport and credibility quickly with people at all levels.

• Experience in the Commercial real estate sector or a related industry is considered a strong asset.

• General knowledge of excel and database management

• Always responsive and have good communication skills

• Maintains a professional appearance.

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings in Portland, OR, Colliers is disclosing the following information: 

Approximate Salary Range for this Role: 100% Commission Based 

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.