Avi Cohen
Montreal
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with extensive experience in sourcing and closing complex transactions, negotiating high-value deals, and working directly with C-Suite executives. Skilled in managing client expectations and consistently delivering exceptional results, while exceeding sales targets and driving business growth. Strong track record of building lasting relationships and navigating intricate business environments to achieve success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate, Industrial Real Estate
Avison Young
01.2024 - Current
- Surpassed sales target by 273%, recognized as one of the Top 10 Emerging Leaders in Quebec (2024 Revenue)
- Secured new mandates from multinational clients
- Expanded client base through strategic networking, cold calling, relationship building, and referrals from existing clients
- Over $250M Transactional Value (leases & sales) completed to date.
Sales Representative
Avison Young
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Worked with Industrial space users in the Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Logistics, Transportation and Frozen Food business.
- Assisted clients with lease renewals/negotiations, dispositions, Sale-Leasebacks, acquisitions, consolidations and re-locations.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
Corporate Real Estate Consultant
Savills North America
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Provided exclusive representation and strategic advisory services to local and large corporations across North America, managing all aspects of their real estate needs, including site selection, acquisition, lease negotiation and project management.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
Account Executive
CoStar Group Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Exceeded sales targets consistently by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for clients.
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
Portfolio Research Associate
CoStar Group Inc.
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Gathered Commercial Real Estate data to generate real time data, quarterly reports and analyze key trends in the market.
- Managed a Portfolio of over 50 clients to help with all their real estate research and data needs. i.e sales comparable reports, data commentary, vacancy and absorption reports.
Education
Bachelor in Commerce - Finance
Concordia, John Molson School of Business
Montreal, QC12-2017
DEC - International Business
Dawson College
Montreal, QC04-2013
Skills
- Sales expertise
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Complex Problem-solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- MS office
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate, Industrial Real Estate
Avison Young
01.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Avison Young
10.2023 - 12.2024
Corporate Real Estate Consultant
Savills North America
03.2019 - 10.2022
Account Executive
CoStar Group Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2019
Portfolio Research Associate
CoStar Group Inc.
01.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor in Commerce - Finance
Concordia, John Molson School of Business
DEC - International Business
Dawson College
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