Market Manager, Research

CoStar Group, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CoStar Group is seeking a Market Research Manager to lead a team of researchers responsible for maintaining accurate commercial real estate market data and portfolio analytics. This role supports clients in making informed decisions that shape office, retail, and industrial strategies, with in-office work Monday through Friday in Sydney.

You will oversee data collection, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with sales and product teams to deliver quarterly market reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of 6 or more individuals.
• 2+ years of experience within commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing research team overseeing 8+ Associate Research Consultants.
• Ensure data integrity and market coverage through accurate data collection and regular audits.
• Drive strategic planning and reporting by aligning with sales/product teams and preparing quarterly Territory Plans.

Skills

Leadership

KPI development

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Real Estate

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Market Research Manager to lead a team of researchers who will maintain accurate and comprehensive commercial real estate market data and portfolio analytics. This role is central to CoStar Group's mission, enabling commercial real estate clients to make informed, high-impact business decisions that shape a vital segment of the economy helping businesses successfully open offices, retail stores, and industrial facilities.

Responsible for leading the team in investigating and profiling companies as well as ensure owners, brokers, and real estate professionals can identify the best-suited buildings for their needs. Join our growing research organisation where your work makes a daily difference and is supported by industry-leading benefits and salaries.This is an in-office position, Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Research Team: Oversee a team of 8+ Associate Research Consultants, providing leadership, coaching, and mentorship to foster a strong team culture and a centre of excellence in line with individual development plans.
• Ensure Data Integrity and Market Coverage: Supervise the collection, analysis, and timely publication of accurate, comprehensive commercial real estate data for your assigned markets/region, developing workflows and conducting regular audits to maintain the highest quality standards and client service.
• Drive Strategic Planning and Reporting: Partner with sales and product teams to align with client needs, prepare quarterly "Territory Plans" for data and relationship improvements, and oversee the creation of comprehensive market reports.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of 6 or more individuals.
• 2+ years of experience within commercial real estate.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the commercial real estate industry.
• Experience with creating effective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and meeting performance metrics (results-oriented).
• Strong leadership and management skills, including coaching, mentoring, and workload control.
• Success in building strong, cohesive teams through influence and collaboration.
• Ability to articulate and execute corporate strategy effectively.
• Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to manipulate data, filter, and develop basic formulas.
• Creative problem solving, attention to detail, objectivity, and strategic thinking.
• Analytical approach to interpreting information and trends.

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).

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