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Associate

Colliers
Oakland, CA Volunteer
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

About You

As a real estate sales professional, you will collaborate on the daily operation of the team’s business, expanding your knowledge in all aspects of commercial leasing, marketing, and sales – not to mention a unique combination of financial and research skills. Opportunities for long-term growth are possible and encouraged. Ultimately, you bring a passion for real estate, strong intellectual capabilities, and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

In this role, you will…

  • Be heavily involved with cold calling and prospecting for new business and following up on leads and opportunities to assist in deals.
  • Maintain company databases to track prospects and business opportunities.
  • Bring a great attitude in learning the business and local marketplace by attending local business and industry events, networking, and participating in client meetings.
  • Go through training to learn the “Colliers Way” of doing business.
  • Coordinate supporting materials for offer packages and review proposals, leases, and related documents.
  • Prepare and distribute presentations, reports, proposals, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other documents.
  • Eventually transition to independently managing real estate sales transactions from start to finish.

What You’ll Bring

  • 1 years of relevant sales experience (both via phone and in-person canvassing), quality internship experience is considered.
  • Licensed Real Estate practitioner with the State of California (or in process of obtaining).
  • Highly motivated, bringing a high level of energy and initiative to everything you do.
  • Excellent interpersonal quantitative, writing, and communication skills.
  • Well organized with excellent time management skills.
  • Desire to advance in the commercial real estate industry.
  • Prior experience using CRM programs.
  • Spreadsheet applications experience (Microsoft Excel).

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually. Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year. Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment. Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.

This role is a 1099 independent contractor position, and is 100% commission-based.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact accommodations@colliers.com for assistance.

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