Manager, Research

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and manage production of all local market research reports and contributions to national reports.
• Analyze and report on the local and regional economy, including employment statistics, major company activity, industry trends, and demographic shifts.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of macro and micro factors affecting the marketplace and leverage this knowledge for business and client benefit.
• Manage a diverse, collaborative research team, including hiring, goal setting, performance management, and training.
• Implement and manage the overall local strategic research plan aligned with Americas research plans and business objectives.
• Collaborate with the Research Director and senior market leadership to execute the research plan.
• Present compelling trend analysis regularly to internal teams and clients.
• Manage the statistical and analytical quality of data for the market.
• Expand and improve the research platform, program, output, and staff skills.
• Develop and share best practice standards across Austin, San Antonio, and the Americas Research group.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator.
• Work with marketing and business leaders to position research to support business development efforts.
• Develop white paper reports on key market trends and contribute to national research reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning, or a related field.
• Four or more years of experience in commercial real estate research or a closely related field.
• Command of the local market and business with a good understanding of macro trends and historical perspective.
• Dynamic presentation skills and experience presenting insightful content to clients.
• High-level analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Proactive and strategic thinking with the ability to lead research initiatives and align research with business goals.
• Ability to effectively and professionally exceed client expectations and positively represent the firm.
• Ability to multi-task, be resilient, and manage time and workload effectively.
• Management experience and ability to lead a team and research program.
• Ability to lead research initiatives in alignment with business and marketing objectives.
• Desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with market analysis and strategic insight development.
• Experience working within a large research group or professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning or related field.