Colliers’ business is focused on attracting, empowering and developing market leaders. The Industrial & Logistics team foster the growth of its experts to further broaden their skills and accelerate their careers and success. Maddie White’s career progression within Colliers highlights how this as a key focus for the business.  

Maddie’s enthusiasm for Real Estate started from a young age, where she was exposed to the industry which sparked significant interest. “I didn’t know where exactly I wanted to go, I just had a lot of enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.” Mentions Maddie. 

Maddie was recruited to join Colliers in 2021, where started as a Senior Team Assistant with the Industrial & Logistics Gold Coast team. She quickly added value, being instrumental in delivering best in class service for clients and elevating the Gold Coast teams offering within the market. 

Building a strong reputation within the business, being supported by the team and with a love of doing deals, the move into an agency role this year was a natural progression for Maddie. “I like to observe and watch spaces change, and transform into their highest and best use, seeing innovative uses for buildings which may have otherwise become obsolete. Being able to get creative and piece things together is a focus for me.” Said Maddie. 

Working within the Gold Coast market alongside her colleagues, Maddie is already succeeding with various opportunities in the pipeline and strong client relationships being established. Working in a team driven by data, Maddie spends a lot of time understanding, collating and ensuring that the information is accurate and able to be relayed to clients, assisting them in making informed property decisions. 

Maddie mentions “When I was approached to join Colliers in 2021, I was scared and nervous questioning if I was making the right career move. I can unequivocally say I made the right choice.”

Maddie’s career progression has been fostered and accelerated by the support of the Colliers business. Working alongside market leaders has driven her to be her best and feel confident within the industry. 

Colliers enterprising culture ensures their experts are supported and provided with the necessary tools and learnings to succeed in their career. In Maddie’s time with the Colliers Gold Coast team, she has been mentored by her colleagues who are approachable and generous with their time and wisdom, lending a helping hand no matter how big or small the request.

Further to this she has been supported on a national level and by the many resources and services they have available. 

Supporting the acceleration of its expert’s career, the Industrial and Logistics Colliers teams focus is on upskilling and retaining its experts.

Maddie said, “When I joined Colliers, I wanted to know that I would not be stuck within a role and if I had the opportunity to progress within the team, I would have the support to do so.” 

When the opportunity for a new operator within the Gold Coast team came up, Maddie was quick to put her hand up to take on her next challenge, and this was immediately supported by her colleagues and wider team. Colliers and the localised Gold Coast Industrial and Logistics teams support has meant that Maddie can continue her career progression to further upskill and achieve the next goals she has her sights set on. 

Maddie’s positive experience with her career progression has meant she is eager to ensure that others interested in taking the next step in their careers have the tools and guidance to do so. 

“My advice to anyone starting out is, look at trends and transactions to understand the market, network. this is crucial in building relationships, cultivate those relationships and finally be adaptable and open to change.” Said Maddie. 

Maddie’s addition as an operator to the team provides as a significant value add, further enhancing the Colliers Industrial & Logistics footprint in the Gold Coast market. By attracting and developing industry leaders like Maddie, it has empowered its employees to progress within the business whilst driving exceptional results for clients. 

Prioristing their experts career growth, by investing in their people, the Colliers Industrial & Logistics team has created an environment that allows them to flourish and further provide value for clients. 

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