Managing Director, Vancouver

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job Description


Our Story:About You:
You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team\xe2\x80\x99s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!About Us:
Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We\xe2\x80\x99ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on people\xe2\x80\x99s lives \xe2\x80\x93 and we\xe2\x80\x99re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.We care about each other and we have each other\xe2\x80\x99s backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness \xe2\x80\x93 economic, mental and physical \xe2\x80\x93 because what\xe2\x80\x99s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.Of course we love it here, but outsiders think we\xe2\x80\x99re pretty great too! Avison Young has been recognized as one of Canada\'s Best Managed Companies for the 13th year in a row, with a Platinum Club designation! Overview:Avison Young is currently seeking a Managing Director to manage and grow our Vancouver and British Columbia operations and who will report directly to the President, Canada. Preferred candidates have experience with mergers & acquisitions, recruiting licensed professionals, training, and growing our emerging leaders, and possess excellent leadership skills. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong business acumen and be able to lead and manage with expertise and credibility. The Managing Director acts as a corporate advocate for Avison Young and must understand, communicate, and promote the Avison Young mission. The candidate should participate in and expect frequent communication and engagement with others. Versatility is desired as much time will be spent bringing together a multitude of talents and must be willing to adapt the talents to changing assignments as required. The successful candidate will be people-oriented and have significant experience working with a wide range of people, from diverse backgrounds, and possess ability to achieve "win-win" outcomes. As the job requires assertiveness and a "will to win" in dealing with highly competitive situations, a competitive attitude is key.The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $250,000 to $300,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through a bonus. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors, including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity. Responsibilities:

  • Identifies and engages targeted companies, recruits, and hires high-performing Brokers andStaff 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 AvisonYoung\xe2\x80\x99s young professionals.
  • Understands financial, HR, legal, administrative, operational, sales resources, and systems andapplies 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, leaseadministration and consulting activities.
  • Develops, manages, inspires, coaches, mentors, and supports Brokers and Staff to achieveteam, cultural, operational, and revenue goals. Shows high emotional intelligence andcreativity, 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 theorganization. Must stay engaged, visible, competent, fair, people-savvy, influential, andpersuasive to advance the business, culture and standing of Avison Young.
  • Promote and lead engagement with all staff in the company\xe2\x80\x99s corporate initiatives & programs.
  • Champion, defend and advance the Avison Young brand and culture both internally and in themarket, promoting and protecting its reputation, health, and overall value of the enterprise atall times.
  • Understands and embraces our goal of being globally consistent and locally relevant byeffectively using communications and the ability to promote Avison Young mission, goals, andstrategies, making them relevant to Brokers and Staff by integrating corporate messages andgoals into communications (literature, presentations, website, discussions, meetings, recruitingads, and retention efforts), while encouraging participation in Affinity Groups.
  • Show the demonstrated abilities to develop and maintain business relationships within variousindustry, civic, and trade associations through membership and participation.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 10 years of management experience in Commercial Real Estate
  • Broker\xe2\x80\x99s Real Estate license is required
  • Brokerage experience would be an asset
Personal Attributes:
  • Resourceful \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 This job requires a person who is driven by using past experiences and intuition
  • and seeks specific knowledge when necessary
  • Collaborative \xe2\x80\x93 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
Education:
  • BA/BS in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field
  • MBA preferred
Workplace Type: On-Site Our Equal Opportunity Commitment:Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity.The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.Avison Young welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the recruitment process. For those requiring assistance, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY!

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2341232
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Education
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