Position Title:Executive Assistant
Department: Brokerage
Employment Type:Permanent, Full Time
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
PURPOSE
Building trust through excellence.
VISION
Relentlessly advancing commercial real estate to provide remarkable experiences.
CULTURE
Stewardship and empowerment; integrity and fair play; remarkable experiences; mutual respect and authenticity; relationship-driven success; internal recognition and role clarity; fun!
About the Company:
MMI Group Inc. (operating as 'Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson')is a full-service commercial real estate firm in Winnipeg, Manitoba that provides solutions in brokerage, property management, and advisory services.
We are looking for an Executive Assistant tojoin a top-performing commercial real estate team known for excellence in brokerage Sales & Leasing, and investment sales in Manitoba working throughout the Canadian Market. Our fast-paced, high-energy environment demands precision, professionalism, and a proactive approach to support our team members.
Summary:
The Executive Assistant will be an integral part of a team of four senior commercial agents, ensuring seamless operations, exceptional client service, and efficient transaction management. They will work closely with the agents, handling a wide range of administrative, marketing, and client relations tasks to maximize productivity and drive business growth.
The Executive Assistant reports directly to the Executive Vice President & Principal.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Office Management, or a related field is considered an asset.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably in commercial real estate, finance, or legal sectors.
- Maintain confidentiality with all client documents and sensitive communications.
- Ensure a high level of professionalism in all interactions, representing the brokerage team with integrity and service excellence.
- Ability to work effectively in a rapidly growing/changing environment with a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Industry understanding of the commercial real estate industry is considered an asset.
- Computer Skills advanced skills in Adobe Acrobat, CRM, Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs required.
- Communication Skills ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the organization, both orally and in writing; possesses strong customer service skills and takes a diplomatic approach to successfully building and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders
- Organizational Skills ability to allocate ones time effectively and manage tight deadlines; ability to work under pressure and achieve quality results; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, while adapting to new ideas and constant changes.
- Relationship Skills ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships at al levels of the organization; ability to be a self-motivated team player with good conflict-resolution skills and the intention to create and maintain positive working relations; committed to personal growth and integrity aligned with Cushman & Wakefield | Stevensons objectives and values.
- Decision-Making Skills ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning.
- Live the values of trust, collaboration, flexibility, innovation, client-driven growth, a can-do spirit, and fun.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative & Transaction Support
- Prepare, proofread, and finalize Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease summaries, listing agreements, commission agreements, and transaction closing documents.
- Track key dates and deliverables for ongoing deals, including conditions, deadlines, possession dates, and renewals.
- Manage team calendars, coordinate travel arrangements, and compile monthly expense reports for submission as needed.
- Schedule and coordinate property tours, client meetings, team meetings, and site visits, ensuring all parties receive accurate calendar invites and itineraries.
- Input and update property details, transaction records, and client contact information into CRM and listing databases.
- Coordinate with lenders, lawyers, inspectors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transactions.
- Submit and track brokerage commission invoices to Payroll and ensure deal documentation is submitted to Accounting.
Marketing & Business Development
- Coordinate with and assist the marketing team to create high-quality marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, signage, and proposal templates using tools like Adobe InDesign, Canva, or Microsoft Publisher.
- Draft and format listing packages, pitch books, and offering memoranda for new business opportunities.
- Manage team members social media accounts (e.g., LinkedIn) and collaborate with the Marketing team to execute email campaigns, track open/click rates, and manage distribution lists.
- Update and maintain listings on CRE platforms (e.g., Moodys, Realtor.ca and Corporate Website).
- Support event planning for client meetings, property launches, and networking events.
- Research comparable properties, market trends, tenant profiles, and demographics to support listing and presentation materials.
Operations & Systems Management
- Update and maintain listing inventory, client activity, and deal pipelines in the CRM (e.g. Pipedrive CRM) as and when needed.
- Create and maintain internal tracking spreadsheets (e.g., broker activity logs, deal progress reports, document trackers, client transactions, etc.).
- Develop, implement, and maintain standardized templates and checklists for commonly used documents such as Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease summaries, commission agreements, and proposal packages.
- Work with agents to identify recurring administrative bottlenecks and propose process improvements to streamline document preparation, deal tracking, and internal communications.
Client & Stakeholder Relations
- Act as the first point of contact for broker-related inquiries from clients, landlords, tenants, property managers, investors, and legal counsel, redirecting inquiries as needed to the appropriate stakeholder.
- Prepare and send professional client correspondence, follow-up emails, thank-you notes, and client reports.
- Confirm meeting times, prepare meeting agendas, and send reminders to clients and stakeholders.
- Attend client or internal meetings to take minutes and follow up on action items as needed.
Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson is committed to principles of anti-oppression and employment equity. We strongly encourage members of Indigenous, ethno-racial, 2SLGBTQQIA, female-identifying, Francophone, immigrant, refugee, differently-abled, and other equity-seeking groups to apply and self-identify.
If accommodation is required during the hiring process, please inform us once selected for an interview.