Associate

Overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile Tenant Rep team in the Washington, DC office which has a long and successful track record in DC Metro area. With unlimited earning potential, you will receive comprehensive training in the foundational elements of the industry. Collaborating directly with senior brokers, you will learn the nuances of pursuing, pitching, winning, servicing and closing real estate transactions and working on complex accounts. 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.

Responsibilities

• Compile property data for clients, such as tenant surveys, summary reports, specialty reports and projects, maps, status updates, and presentations for listing or tenant representation assignments via use of Costar and other industry platforms.
• Develop and grow knowledge of local market, submarket, tenants, landlords, property, recent transactions, property values, and trends and news in the real estate industry.
• Engage in business development and prospecting activities (e.g., emails, networking, canvassing, cold-calling, 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.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on producing and enhancing building marketing materials.
• Provide clients and prospective clients 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.
• Draft, review and edit (redline) proposals and lease contracts during negotiations.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations for current clients and new business pitches.
• Update and maintain Contact Relationship Management database to track prospects, clients, and deal information.

Qualifications

• College degree
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial real estate or corporate work experience
• Real Estate 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, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving