Vice President Brokerage

About Avison Young

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We've designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people's lives – and we're 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.

The Role

We are currently seeking a commercial real estate broker with retail leasing experience to join our South Florida retail leasing team. The team specializes in leasing lifestyle and power centers throughout Florida, so experience with leasing for these properties would be a plus. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual with a passion for client service, a strong network, and a proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, commission-based environment. You will be a key player in a collaborative, principal-led firm that provides a full suite of integrated real estate services.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect for and secure new clients, building a strong pipeline of business through networking, cold calling, and leveraging your professional relationships.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the local commercial real estate market, including property values, market trends, and economic indicators, to provide expert advice to clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients. Provide strategic counsel on real estate decisions that support their business goals, whether they are a tenant or a landlord.
• Collaborate with marketing and research teams to create compelling proposals, presentations, and property marketing materials that effectively position opportunities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, tenants and other industry professionals.
• Partner effectively with other Avison Young service lines, such as project management, property management, and capital markets, to provide holistic and integrated client solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in retail leasing. Experience with lifestyle and power centers is a plus.
• A valid and active commercial real estate license in the state of Florida is required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and articulate complex real estate and financial concepts.
• A highly motivated and results-driven individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong commitment to client service.

Workplace Type

On-Site

Benefits

Retirement & Financial:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting

Insurance & Protection:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage

Pre-Tax Benefits:

• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits

Wellness & Support:

• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure

Work-Life Balance:

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

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees

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.