Research Analyst

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider’s edge.

Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees. We are built to champion our clients’ aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity.

We believe in being the change. We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients — and for each other. Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day.

At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions.

Summary

This position will work closely with sales teams to determine the best strategic approach for every sales pitch by providing timely and relevant information related to the Washington, DC and Baltimore metro area commercial real estate markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for high-volume production of all market research deliverables to support the sales process, such as market snapshots, market reports, labor analytics, economic overviews, industry trends, white papers, commute analysis, etc., ensuring accuracy and quality of work, and executed in a timely manner
• Gather business intelligence to support recommended insights and solutions that address prospect’s corporate real estate needs
• Perform the research, data gathering and analysis necessary to determine the requirements for new sales pitches
• Collect available data to analyze competitors’ marketing, strategies and tactics in the marketplace
• Prepare quarterly research market reports in primary markets and submarkets
• Use internal and external sources to track relevant market information to assist transaction managers in staying up to date on market activity
• Research and produce additional reports as requested including, but not limited to, submarket reports and landlord analysis
• Report internal transaction information on a monthly basis
• Update and maintain external lease comparable, tenants in the market, and market news information
• Collaborate with research committee in the improvement and development of research deliverables
• Participate in research meetings with researchers from other brokerage firms to gather relevant market information including comps, news, and tenants in the market
• Able to present information to senior leadership

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• B.A. in business, economics, urban planning, or related field
• 1 - 3 years of research-focused experience preferably in data analysis, real estate/urban planning, database management
• Experience with CoStar, Salesforce, ArcGIS, Tableau, InDesign is an advantage
• Familiarity with Washington, DC and Baltimore regions – real estate, economic development, construction industry, labor, etc.
• Accountability in supporting internal and external clients
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, expressing ideas clearly and cohesively, comfortable presenting to leadership/decision-makers
• Flexible and resilient; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
• Expert with the Microsoft Office 365 (Excel pivot tables, Word, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTE: The job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; supervisors may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.