Description:
Cresa is the world’s most trusted occupier-first commercial real estate firm. We provide commercial real estate advice and services to diverse industries throughout the globe, including leading technology, pharmaceutical, biotech, legal, insurance and other professional services companies. We are proud of our team, the advice we provide and our strong workplace culture.
Position Overview:
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. This position may attend client pitches and strategy sessions to educate clients and prospects on the current real estate market and impact it has on real estate decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
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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
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Gather business intelligence to support recommended insights and solutions that address prospect’s corporate real estate needs
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Perform the research, data gathering and analysis necessary to determine the requirements for new sales pitches
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Collect available data to analyze competitors’ marketing, strategies and tactics in the marketplace
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Prepare quarterly research market reports in primary markets and submarkets
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Use internal and external sources to track relevant market information to assist transaction managers in staying up to date on market activity
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Research and produce additional reports as requested including, but not limited to, submarket reports and landlord analysis
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Report internal transaction information on a monthly basis
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Update and maintain external lease comparable, tenants in the market, and market news information
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Collaborate with research committee in the improvement and development of research deliverables
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Participate in research meetings with researchers from other brokerage firms to gather relevant market information including comps, news, and tenants in the market
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Present confidently to senior leadership
Requirements:
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
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B.A. in business, economics, urban planning, or related field
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1 - 3 years of research-focused experience preferably in data analysis, real estate/urban planning, database management
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Experience with CoStar, Salesforce, ArcGIS, Tableau, InDesign is an advantage
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Familiarity with Washington, DC and Baltimore regions – real estate, economic development, construction industry, labor, etc.
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Accountability in supporting internal and external clients
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, expressing ideas clearly and cohesively, comfortable presenting to leadership/decision-makers
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Flexible and resilient; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
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Expert with the Microsoft Office 365 (Excel pivot tables, Word, PowerPoint)