Market Research Director

Job Description

• Joining a new, dynamic business division at Domain creating market leading content, data and insights.

• Exciting new leadership role in an awesome, collaborative team

• Unlock career growth opportunities across a global market leading technology business.

About Domain and CoStar Group

Domain is one of Australia’s most trusted and loved property brands, helping millions of Australians find their dream home and stay informed about the property market.
Now, Domain has joined forces with CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a global leader in real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces to take the next big leap in property technology and data innovation.
As part of CoStar Group, an S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 company with more than 35 years of experience transforming how people understand and transact real estate, Domain is entering an exciting new era of growth. CoStar is investing heavily in new products, technology, and people to revolutionise how Australians access property data, insights, and marketplaces.
This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class research team at the intersection of two powerful brands - Domain’s local market expertise and CoStar’s global scale and technology - as we build the future of real estate intelligence together.

Role Overview

The Director, Market Research will lead strategic research initiatives to deliver key market insights and portfolio analytics across Australia. This leadership role is responsible for the overall success of the assigned market/region, including ownership of all data, research activity, and stakeholder relationships. The Director provides strong, effective leadership to a team of 6 to 8 Research Managers, ensuring comprehensive market coverage and the delivery of accurate commercial real estate information to CoStar clients. A critical part of the role is fostering continuous improvement in data, relationships, revenue, and retention through a deep understanding of market drivers and frequent interaction with internal and external stakeholders. Furthermore, the Director is accountable for the development of all team members through clear communication, regular coaching, constructive feedback, and effective talent management.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for market and portfolio research across all assigned regions.

• Oversee the production of market analytics, forecasts, and trend reports.

• Ensure operational excellence, maximum productivity, and adherence to KPIs for the team of Market Managers.

• Take ownership of all data and research activity for the assigned market/region, ensuring data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.

• Drive improvements in market data coverage, accuracy, and depth, encouraging innovative research approaches.

• Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Market Managers.

• Represent CoStar as a thought leader in client meetings, industry events, and media.

• Foster continuous improvement in data, relationships, revenue, and retention through interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain a close, coordinated working relationship with sales colleagues to enhance client engagement.

• Contribute to the strategic leadership of the Australian Research function, upholding professional and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Real Estate, Economics, or related field.

• 10+ years in commercial real estate research or analytics leadership.

• Strong presentation and client-facing skills.

• Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver strategic insights.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in property technology and data innovation.

• Work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies to shape the future of real estate intelligence.

• Enjoy career growth opportunities within a high-performing, collaborative team.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Domain is enthusiastically and unapologetically committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive work culture which reflects our customers and communities. We are proactively looking for candidates from all lived experiences, including people with disability, and people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples), faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities (including trans and non-binary people).

We are committed to providing an equitable recruitment process for people with disability. If you require adjustments during the process we’re here to support. If you wish to receive this job advertisement in an accessible format, or have a confidential chat about workplace adjustments, please contact our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at [email protected] or leave a message on 1300 858 356 and we will get back to you.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing