Sales Trainee

CBRE Group, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Limited in Vancouver is pleased to offer the Canadian Sales Trainee Program—a structured two-year path to a Sales Professional career in commercial real estate. You will join a cohort of trainees nationwide for foundational training and powerful networking to support your future.

In your rotations, you’ll work under seasoned Sales Professionals, gaining hands-on mentorship, exposure to major property types, and the relationships and strategic thinking that drive lasting careers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Statistics, or a related field.
• Prior customer service or sales experience is an asset; commercial real estate experience is preferred.
• Real estate license is a strong asset, or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Interface with Sales Professionals, researchers, and clients on marketing, administrative, and data requirements.
• Prepare commercial real estate statistical reports, presentations, and ad hoc analysis for Sales Professionals.
• Conduct database input, extraction, and maintenance to support research and reporting workflows.
• Arrange marketing and presentation materials including brochures, tenant surveys, specialized reports, and property maps.
• Coordinate transaction documents such as listing agreements, commission agreements, leases, offers, and term sheets.
• Prospect, network, and build relationships to generate and expand business opportunities alongside experienced professionals.

Skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Communication

Growth mindset

Analytical thinker

Problem solving

Adaptable

Team player

Ethics

Licensed career interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business/Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CBRE

CBRE Limited is Canada's leading commercial real estate services firm and part of CBRE Group, a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company- the commercial real estate firm with the largest market share, strongest platform, and top talent in Canada. With nearly 4,000 employees across 23 offices nationwide, CBRE combines national reach with a collaborative culture and a track record of developing exceptional careers.

Our services span brokerage, property management, asset services, corporate services, valuation and appraisal, mortgage and financial services, and research and consulting. Everything we do is guided by our RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

The Canadian Sales Trainee Program

The Canadian Sales Trainee Program is a structured path to a Sales Professional career in Canadian commercial real estate. You will join a cohort of Trainees across the country for a foundational training program, building a strong network of colleagues to support you into your future career.

In your first two years of the role, you will gain broad exposure to the business, including rotations across teams and functions and ongoing experiential learning, before determining your individual path to becoming a fully commissioned Salesperson.

Paired with market-leading brokers, you will gain hands‑on mentorship, exposure to all major property types, and the relationships and strategic thinking that produce lasting careers. This program is your launchpad - and it works.

Three of CBRE Canada's previous CEOs started as Sales Trainees on local research teams. The Sales Trainee program is just the beginning - you decide what to make of the opportunity!

The Opportunity

CBRE is seeking eager and resourceful individuals who are passionate about building a career in commercial real estate sales. You will work under the guidance of experienced Sales Professionals in a training capacity, developing the skills and client relationships required to operate independently.

During your rotational experience, and as part of a sales team, you will:

• Interface with Sales Professionals, researchers, and clients on marketing, administrative, and data requirements


• Prepare commercial real estate statistical reports, presentations, and ad hoc analysis for Sales Professionals


• Conduct database input, extraction, and maintenance to support research and reporting workflows


• Arrange marketing and presentation materials including brochures, tenant surveys, specialized reports, and property maps


• Coordinate transaction documents such as listing agreements, commission agreements, leases, offers, and term sheets


• Prospect, network, and build relationships to generate and expand business opportunities alongside experienced professionals

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Statistics, or a related field


• Prior customer service or sales experience is an asset; commercial real estate experience is preferred


• Real estate license is a strong asset, or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Skills & Attributes

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with excellent time management and organizational skills


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills


• Growth mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit


• Detail-oriented analytical thinker and creative problem solver


• Adaptable and flexible as priorities evolve
  
• Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments


• High standards of ethics, integrity, and professional conduct


• Genuine interest in pursuing a licensed Sales Professional career in commercial real estate

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Why The Canadian Sales Trainee Program?

Launch your career with Canada’s #1 commercial real estate firm. Here’s what makes CBRE's training program different:

• Structured two-year salaried training program- a supported path to commission, not a leap into the unknown


• Mentorship from market-leading brokers and top Canadian talent


• A national cohort of peers to learn alongside and build your professional network


• Rotational exposure across all major property types and CBRE business lines


• Modern, WELL-certified offices designed for productivity, wellbeing, and collaboration


• Proven track record of success in developing graduates into industry leaders

CBRE is committed to being an organization that celebrates diversity as a strength, where people have access to equitable opportunities and management fosters inclusion. Employees have the freedom to be authentic and are empowered at work.