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Managing Director, Vancouver

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Real Estate & Property
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Vancouver

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in Commercial Real Estate management, a Broker’s license, strong analytical skills, an MBA preferred, and a collaborative, results-driven, and resourceful approach.
  • You will recruit top talent, drive business development, manage budgets, inspire teams, advance culture, and build industry relationships while promoting the brand's mission and values.

Requirements

  • - Minimum of 10 years of management experience in Commercial Real Estate
  • - Broker’s Real Estate license is required
  • - Brokerage experience would be an asset
  • - Resourceful – This job requires a person who is driven by practical results, maximizing both efficiency and returns for their investments of time, talent, energy, and resource
  • - Instinctive – This job requires a person who is driven by using past experiences and intuition and seeks specific knowledge when necessary
  • - Collaborative – This job requires a person who is driven in a supporting role and contributes with little need for individual recognition
  • - Executive presence and ability to debate and influence decision making
  • - Analytical thinker, detail-oriented, high-energy level
  • - Ability to maintain confidential and professional manner
  • - BA/BS in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field
  • - MBA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identifies and engages targeted companies, recruits, and hires high-performing Brokers and Staff for employment or acquisition and maximizes retention.
  • Help resources, prepare, and participate in major business development opportunities.
  • Engage our emerging leaders and sales associate program, helping to train and develop Avison Young’s young professionals.
  • Understands financial, HR, legal, administrative, operational, sales resources, and systems and applies this acumen by investing time and effort to effectively achieve EBITDA targets.
  • Accountable for Vancouver business budgeting process and associated responsibilities.
  • Understands and manages brokerage, property management, project management, lease administration and consulting activities.
  • Develops, manages, inspires, coaches, mentors, and supports Brokers and Staff to achieve team, cultural, operational, and revenue goals. Shows high emotional intelligence and creativity, solving people & deal transaction issues in a timely manner.
  • Is a credible expert among experts and has a positive reputation in the market and within the organization. Must stay engaged, visible, competent, fair, people-savvy, influential, and persuasive to advance the business, culture and standing of Avison Young.
  • Promote and lead engagement with all staff in the company’s corporate initiatives & programs.
  • Champion, defend and advance the Avison Young brand and culture both internally and in the market, promoting and protecting its reputation, health, and overall value of the enterprise at all times.
  • Understands and embraces our goal of being globally consistent and locally relevant by effectively using communications and the ability to promote Avison Young mission, goals, and strategies, making them relevant to Brokers and Staff by integrating corporate messages and goals into communications (literature, presentations, website, discussions, meetings, recruiting ads, and retention efforts), while encouraging participation in Affinity Groups.
  • Show the demonstrated abilities to develop and maintain business relationships within various industry, civic, and trade associations through membership and participation.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Managing Director in Vancouver?

The main responsibility of the Managing Director is to manage and grow Avison Young's Vancouver and British Columbia operations, including overseeing business development, recruiting and training staff, and achieving revenue goals.

What qualifications are required for the Managing Director position?

Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of management experience in Commercial Real Estate, a Broker's Real Estate license, and a BA/BS in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field. An MBA is preferred.

Is brokerage experience necessary for this role?

While brokerage experience is not explicitly required, it would be considered an asset for candidates applying for the Managing Director position.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base salary is estimated between $250,000 to $300,000, with the potential for additional compensation through bonuses, depending on factors such as work location and relevant experience.

What type of corporate culture does Avison Young promote?

Avison Young promotes a strong company culture focused on collaboration, personal and professional growth, and a supportive work environment, where employees take pride in their work and values team camaraderie.

Are there opportunities for personal and professional growth within the company?

Yes, Avison Young values personal and professional growth and encourages employees to take the next step in advancing their careers through various programs and initiatives.

Is a background in mergers and acquisitions important for this role?

Yes, preferred candidates for the Managing Director position should have experience with mergers and acquisitions, as this is a key aspect of managing and growing the company's operations.

Does Avison Young offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Avison Young practices equal opportunity employment and is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce while ensuring that recruitment practices are fair and equitable.

How will the Managing Director support the company’s corporate initiatives?

The Managing Director will promote and lead engagement with all staff regarding the company’s corporate initiatives and programs, helping to integrate corporate messages and goals into daily activities.

What personal attributes are desirable for the Managing Director role?

Desirable personal attributes include being resourceful, instinctive, collaborative, possessing executive presence, being an analytical thinker, detail-oriented, and maintaining a professional manner while dealing with sensitive information.

Insight driven by collective global intelligence that delivers value & competitive advantage in commercial real estate

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Avison Young creates real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. At Avison Young, we are a unique engine of collective intelligence who believe in the positive impact commercial real estate can make in people’s lives. Our teams are built to be nimble, embrace curiosity, foster creativity, and promote agile thinking to achieve greater collective success. Our people bring this perspective to every client relationship, every transaction and every interaction with each other. What could we do in collaboration with you?