Provides management functions for Research team
– Supports overarching hiring, training, supervision and mentoring of staff
– Oversees and directs local quarterly data compilation and statistical production including forecasting and client requests, with focus on industrial property type
– Appropriately staffs projects based on level of effort and expertise required for projects
– Ensures research teams are meeting needs of local fee-earners
Leads market thought leadership
– Provides research information for use by Managing Principal and fee earners in media interviews
– Speaks directly to local media for interviews
– Works with Marketing to publicize market trends and analysis to social media platforms and website
– Makes recommendations for the design and development of new products and services
Manages the production and distribution of analytical research materials
– Due to increased years of experience, performs higher level, more in-depth analysis and written reports than at the Senior – Analyst/Analyst level
– Works with Market Director of Research on National data projects and data excellence initiatives.
Both one-off in nature and ongoing quarterly/bi-annual or annual.
– Works with Market Director on data collection and quality as pertains to integration into various technologies across the platform.
(PowerBI, GIS, etc.)
– Ensure compliance with all Regional and National research and company initiatives
Support Pitches and/or Proposals
– Participates in development of local requests for research information including market stats and analysis for prospecting, pitch and/or proposal materials
– Attends, participates in and presents market information and quarterly updates at branch sales meetings, client pitches and presentations
Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree required
– MBA or Master’s degree in research, economics, real estate or other related field preferred
– 5-7+ years of experience in commercial real estate industry or research-related field, industrial property type experience is – preferred but not required with other industry experience
– 3-5+ years of supervisory experience
– Experience managing remotely or across several locations.
– Professional acumen, deep understanding of commercial real estate
– Verbal communication/ articulate/ polished: strong oral and written communication skills
– Connection/relationship building
– Adaptability/change/fast pace: ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage processes in a fast-changing environment
– Team player/collaboration
– Accountability/ownership
– Resourcefulness/initiative: ability to successfully resolve problems with minimal direction
– Work ethic/grit: proactively analyze data; tenacity to go above and beyond
– Intellectual curiosity: desire to invest time and energy in CRE knowledge
– Attention to detail
– Critical thinking/problem solving: demonstration of good judgement to make appropriate decisions
– Writing skills: ability to communicate and analyze market conditions for business development to support internal and external clients
– Knowledge of the complexities and rules within the CRE industry with the ability to capture, analyze and communicate key market metrics and indicators
– High level presentation skills
– Leadership: ability to manage, train and mentor research personnel.
– Business development: ability to communicate and analyze market conditions for business development; ability to network and foster client relationships
– People development: successfully mentor and guide employees