Job description
Make your next move an expert one.
At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.
Why Colliers?
Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.
Join our team as an Industrial Research Analyst in New Jersey - Woodbridge, Parsippany or Princeton.
Who you are:
The Research Analyst provides a range of research and analytical services to support the sales and marketing efforts of the Industrial brokers in the New Jersey markets. Primarily, the Research Analyst is responsible for producing high quality market publications, research papers and Requests for Proposals, including the collection, analysis and write-up of market data and proposal content; in addition to assisting other senior researchers, brokers and marketing staff in support of ongoing and ad hoc research projects.
What you bring:
- Undergraduate degree required. Real Estate or Business post-secondary is an asset.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a research role.
- 4 – 6 years of industry experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Able to calculate and analyze key metrics and indicators (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, cap rates, etc.).
- Strong research and analytical skills. Experience preparing and writing research reports and/or proposals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write RFIs, RFPs, reports, and articles in a pre-designed style and format.
- A strong work ethic and the ability to work as a team player.
- Resourceful, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
Bonus skills and experience
- Commercial real estate experience
- Knowledge of intermediate MS Excel functions such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP’s
- Proficiency in Mapping/GIS Software
What success looks like:
- Lead and manage the preparation of quarterly market reports, research publications, market commentary and forecasts, and various materials including presentations, market reports, white papers, opinion pieces, research studies, ad hoc reports, and special reports as needed.
- Plans, writes and edits client-specific responses to Request for Proposals including the preparation of new content and gathering existing proposal content, as well as researching and resolving complex issues for customized new business development pursuits.
- Applies critical thinking and market knowledge to assist with unique client-specific research requests such as strategic planning, portfolio reviews, and highest and best use analyses.
- Responsible for collection, maintenance, and preparation of data required for writing quarterly statistical reports. Compiles and writes the quarterly market reports, statistics, graphs, and charts. Additional report, article and forecast writing.
- Assist brokers with pitches and listing presentations by providing market analysis, statistics and direct research support.
- Summarize and communicate analytic findings, insights and recommendations via executive-level summary documents and presentations.
- Utilize database knowledge and data manipulation / query tools to track market activity and maintain databases using internal and external resources. Provide company and industry research using on-line, third-party and in-house resources.
- Read and collect relevant articles from newspapers, business magazines and on-line resources and forward to interested parties.
- Actively look for ways to improve efficiency, capability and/or quality of research processes and deliverables.
- Represent local office research staff in regional research calls. Provide research representation and expertise in client meetings/presentations and educate and train others on the team’s capabilities.
- Internally communicate and promote Colliers research resources and capabilities to the brokers.
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Make your next move an expert one and
join us as we lead the industry into the future.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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