Commercial Real Estate Associate

Colliers International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International is seeking a Sales Associate to drive business development and client engagement in the Toronto area. You will work with senior professionals and own growth opportunities while managing client relationships.

You will conduct market research, identify leads, and support listing and lease transactions. A real estate license or active pursuit is advantageous, with strong communication and CRM skills essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and sales activities with professional conduct.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and executives.
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business development and lead qualification activities.
• Stay ahead of markets by researching properties and client needs.
• Coordinate tours, listings, and lease/sale transactions with clients.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and document communications.

Skills

Business development

Sales activities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree (asset)

Real estate license (asset)

Tools

CRM programs

MS Office

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

Who you are

Are you an experienced sales professional looking for a change or a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career? Are you interested in working with “C” suite executives and business owners while having true ownership of your professional growth? If you are a driven, collaborative, and hard-working individual and you are passionate about commercial real estate,thenthis role is for you!As a Sales Associate, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of senior professionals and be mentored directly by an industry professional.

What you bring

• Experience with business development and/or sales activities, such as cold-calling and market research, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex business relationships while maintaining a high level of professionalism and maturity
• Strong interpersonal skills – can build rapport and credibility quickly with people at all levels
• Must be detail-oriented; possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Bonus skills and experience

• Post-secondary diploma or degree is an asset
• Real estate license is required (or close to completion)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Prior experience using CRM programs
• Experience in the Commercial real estate sector or a related industry is considered a strong asset.
• Prior experience performing property valuation is considered a strong asset

What you will be learning

• How to conduct business development activities by identifying and qualifying leads and contacts, lead on-site tours of properties for clients and prospects.
• Maintain records of correspondence within CRM+, our national database
• How to conduct market information research through a variety of tools
• How to execute and assist with deal transactions including listing/commission agreements, leases, offers and sales agreements.

Approximate Salary Range for Role: 100% commission based.

Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team.

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What we offer:

Innovative projects:

Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth:

Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation:

Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture:

Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network

Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you’ll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

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

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].