Marketing Associate

Our Story

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.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

Candidate must be a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills, who can support the firm’s business development efforts with marketing, graphics, research and communications skills. Specifically, the role supports the brokerage operations in the Atlanta office developing presentations, collateral and sales tools; coordinates client engagement activities, events, PR/media; and supports as-needed regional and departmental marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Produce marketing materials including but not limited to brochures, flyers, direct mail, advertisements, newsletters, invitations, banners, proposals and presentations
• Create web-based marketing tools and communications using Pardot (Avison Young’s email marketing platform)
• Act as steward of the firm’s brand and visual brand standards
• Assist in the creation and management of property marketing campaigns and signage requests
• Create, modify, and format PowerPoint presentations, word documents, and excel charts by incorporating graphic elements such as pictures, logos, excel charts, floor plans, etc.
• Create or coordinate the creation of custom maps, site plans and building stack plans for use in proposals and presentations
• Create and update market surveys using CoStar, LoopNet, etc.
• Manage and maintain the market/region’s graphic files, including the firms’ stock and custom created photos and illustrations
• Collaborate with research on market reports and newsletters; statistical graphs, charts and tables; white papers and PowerPoint presentations
• Collaborate with the PR/communications team on developing media-worthy content, eg. new hires, closed deals, research reports, market specific and regional news, trends and stories
• Remain abreast of Avison Young’s new technology and innovation initiatives within the marketing organization and identity areas of use in the local market; commitment to evolve skills with changing needs
• Participate in the firm’s strategic marketing and communications best practices meetings, conference calls and strategy sessions

Qualifications

• Working experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); and expertise with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong knowledge of print and web design and production
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and work effectively both and in teams
• Understanding of and commitment to client service
• Able to prioritize tasks in order to meet established and arising deadlines
• College degree in Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing/Communications or other related field, or three years of relevant marketing experience in a corporate environment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our 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. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

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