Field Research Manager

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Works to understand the local business objectives and ensure the team collaborates and supports Business Lines by using research to drive client-based initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for managing the local team - hiring, budgeting and other team management responsibilities.

Regularly engages with market leaders and key brokers to get feedback on research support at the point of sale and identify areas of improvement.

Participates in the most important pitch kickoff meetings, and mobilizes team resources in accordance with the needs of specific pitches and pursuits.

May be part of the CBRE team delivering the pitch to the client in some cases.

Works with national leadership to track FR engagement at the point of sale and measure value creation.

Celebrates wins and successes with the team, and works with national leadership team to socialize wins and best practices.

Plans for the delivery and update of standard Field Research outputs such as MarketViews, market stacks and skylines, market overviews etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Geography, and a minimum of 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.

6+ years of experience in commercial real estate role ideally managing a team of researchers supporting the point of sale.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

None.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Tableau.

Knowledge of real estate terms, definitions, and real estate analytical methodology.

Knowledge of Company research systems as well as internal and external information sources

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results. Responsible for setting department deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to co-workers, supervisor, department and/or line of business.

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CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NOTE: An additional requirement for this role is the ability to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.