Associate

Colliers International; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided medical benefits

401k plan with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick leave

Paid parental leave

Unlimited time off (senior roles)

Two personal flex days

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Colliers International in Oakland seeks a real estate sales professional to support the team in leasing, marketing, and sales. The role emphasizes cold calling, lead follow-up, and independent work within a collaborative setting.

You will gain exposure to local market dynamics, CRM tools, and client meetings. The position offers potential for growth and long-term opportunities within a decentralized, enterprising culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sales experience, phone and in-person canvassing.
• Licensed CA Real Estate practitioner or pursuing licensure.
• Strong interpersonal, quantitative and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Cold calling and prospecting for new business and following up on leads.
• Maintain databases to track prospects and opportunities.
• Coordinate materials for proposals and review leases and related documents.
• Prepare presentations, reports and spreadsheets.
• Eventually manage real estate sales transactions from start to finish.

Skills

1+ years of sales experience

CRM experience

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Licensed Real Estate practitioner in California (or in process)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

About You

About You As a real estate sales professional, you will collaborate on the daily operation of the team’s business, expanding your knowledge in all aspects of commercial leasing, marketing, and sales – not to mention a unique combination of financial and research skills. Opportunities for long-term growth are possible and encouraged. Ultimately, you bring a passion for real estate, strong intellectual capabilities, and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Be heavily involved with cold calling and prospecting for new business and following up on leads and opportunities to assist in deals.
• Maintain company databases to track prospects and business opportunities.
• Bring a great attitude in learning the business and local marketplace by attending local business and industry events, networking, and participating in client meetings.
• Go through training to learn the “Colliers Way” of doing business.
• Coordinate supporting materials for offer packages and review proposals, leases, and related documents.
• Prepare and distribute presentations, reports, proposals, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other documents.
• Eventually transition to independently managing real estate sales transactions from start to finish.

What you’ll bring

• 1+ years of relevant sales experience (both via phone and in-person canvassing), quality internship experience is considered.
• Licensed Real Estate practitioner with the State of California (or in process of obtaining).
• Highly motivated, bringing a high level of energy and initiative to everything you do.
• Excellent interpersonal quantitative, writing, and communication skills.
• Well organized with excellent time management skills.
• Desire to advance in the commercial real estate industry.
• Prior experience using CRM programs.
• Spreadsheet applications experience (Microsoft Excel).

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match.
• Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually.
• Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.
• Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
• Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.
• Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.

This role is a 1099 independent contractor position, and is 100% commission-based.

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.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

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.

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.