Associate

About the Role

This Associate role supports one of Portland’s leading industrial brokerage teams in business development, market research, and client service. You will help drive new opportunities, prepare for client engagements, and contribute to leasing and sales assignments throughout the Portland Metro industrial market. As an Associate you will learn the foundations of industrial real‑estate brokerage while supporting senior leaders in business development, market research, and transaction execution. Responsibilities include researching market trends and available industrial spaces, supporting the creation of pitch materials and client meeting preparations, generating and qualifying new business leads, conducting cold‑calling outreach, and tracking key market indicators such as vacancy, absorption, rents, comps, and construction activity. You will build a foundational understanding of industrial asset classes, logistics drivers, and the Portland industrial landscape while thriving in a fast‑paced, competitive sales environment. • Research market trends, available industrial spaces, tenant activity, and ownership data. • Support development of pitch decks, proposals, and client meeting materials. • Generate and qualify new business leads through research and outreach. • Conduct cold‑calling to expand the team’s pipeline. • Track key market indicators such as vacancy rates, absorption, rents, comparable transactions, and construction activity. • Engage in a fast‑paced, competitive sales environment with resilience and persistence.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸market research
• ▸lead generation
• ▸cold calling
• ▸data tracking
• ▸pitch decks
• ▸client service

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is dynamic, positive, and motivated by new opportunities, with a self‑starter attitude that moves projects forward without prompting. They are detail‑oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy, eager to learn about the industrial real‑estate market, and either hold or plan to obtain a Real Estate Salesperson License (financial support is provided). Sales‑mindset is essential, demonstrated by 1–3 years of sales experience or a strong desire to launch a sales‑driven commercial‑real‑estate career. • Build knowledge of industrial asset classes, logistics drivers, and the Portland industrial landscape. • Hold or pursue a Real Estate Salesperson License (financial support provided). • Possess 1–3 years of sales experience or a strong desire to start a sales‑driven real‑estate career.

Requirements

• ▸real estate license
• ▸sales experience
• ▸self‑starter
• ▸detail‑oriented
• ▸industrial knowledge
• ▸motivated

Benefits

Compensation follows a draw/commission structure: a guaranteed $40,000 draw in year 1 with additional commissions based on production, and increased commission‑earning potential in years 2 and 3 as you build a personal client pipeline. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and health‑savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid or unpaid time off. The company complies with all applicable wage laws and offers equal‑opportunity employment, including accommodations for applicants with disabilities. • Receive a $40,000 guaranteed draw in year 1 plus commission‑based earnings thereafter. • Access comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, FSAs, HSAs, retirement plans, life/disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time