Director of Research - Southeast

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks a Director of Research – Southeast to lead Atlanta and Southeast market research, shaping insights for clients and business leaders. You will build a high-performing team, deliver market analysis, and drive thought leadership in collaboration with Americas Research.

You will partner with marketing and leadership to position research as a differentiator and support business development across the firm, while managing relationships with internal

Qualifications

• This role requires 10+ years in corporate or real estate market research or related practice.
• Strong knowledge of macro trends, local markets, and historical perspectives.
• Dynamic presentation skills and experience presenting to clients and at conferences.
• Experience in a matrix environment with multiple internal stakeholders.
• Superior written and oral communication and research leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the strategic research plan for Atlanta and Southeast regions.
• Collaborate with marketing, business leaders, and research peers to produce thought leadership.
• Lead a research team and present market insights to clients and at conferences.
• Support business development by leveraging research for differentiated client solutions.
• Hire, coach, and manage performance of the research team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Team management

Multi-tasking

Client facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or related field

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Director of Research – Southeast

We are currently seeking a Research Director who will direct all aspects of the local office, industrial, and economic market research program for Atlanta , as well as the Southeast overall. You will work closely with our leadership in these areas, as well as colleagues throughout the Americas Research group. Our Research Director will create and grow a professional research team environment that is collaborative, market‑leading and differentiating.

What this job involves

Our Director is responsible for developing best in class research that differentiates JLL, generates and delivers insights to clients, and builds and maintains a competitive advantage in the marketplace through market expertise and thought leadership. You will have primary responsibility for leading a team of researchers to track and analyze corporate real estate trends and market dynamics and publish and present an insightful house view with implications for our business and our clients. Our Director will integrate and work seamlessly with the marketing team as well as with business leaders, subject matter experts, and research colleagues to leverage that knowledge proactively for thought leadership content, strategy, business development efforts, and client decision making.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the overall strategic research plan for the Atlanta and Southeast regions in alignment with local business leaders and Americas Research
• Work in conjunction with business leaders, marketing and communications to develop and implement a plan and timeline for local research content and thought leadership development.
• Maintain intimate and extensive knowledge of the macro and micro factors affecting the marketplace and proactively position research to leverage this knowledge for the business and for clients
• Expand and improve the research platform, program, output and team skills
• Client engagement- regularly present analysis and findings on market trends as a JLL expert in the marketplace at conferences and in the media.
• Support account teams and sales efforts from a research perspective through delivery and presentation of research to differentiate JLL for clients and prospects
• Manage research team including hiring, goal setting, performance management and training
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator including being personally client facing and externally focused on new business efforts
• Work with marketing teams and business leaders to position research to contribute to all business development efforts of the firm
• Collaborate across business lines to ensure research is relevant and leveraged effectively for JLL clients and prospects

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in corporate or real estate market research or as a corporate real estate practitioner, subject matter expert, or service provider
• Command of local markets and business, with good understanding of macro trends and historical perspective
• Dynamic presentation skills and experience presenting insightful content to clients and publicly at conferences and through the media
• Experience working in a matrix work environment and ability to manage relationships with multiple internal stakeholders
• Deep understanding of commercial real estate, corporate real estate, and economic patterns
• High‑level analytical skills and problem‑solving ability
• Command of requisite technology across numerous platforms
• Superior written and oral communication skills and presentation experience
• Ability to effectively and professionally meet client expectations and positively represent the firm
• Ability to multi‑task, succeed under pressure and effectively manage time and workload, set priorities and inspire a team
• Management experience and ability to lead a team and program
• Ability to lead research initiatives in alignment with business and marketing objectives
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or related field required
• Proactive and strategic thinking and ability to lead research initiatives, align research with the business, and innovate research output
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

What you can expect from us

We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well‑being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

ABOUT JLL RESEARCH

JLL Research consists of 550+ full time professionals globally and is the largest research group in the real estate industry and among the best of any world‑wide professional services firm. Our mission is ‘To create clear competitive advantage for our clients through the strategic use of accurate data, market intelligence and innovative thinking from around the world’. Our research activities include maintaining comprehensive property market databases, analyzing current market conditions and future trends, understanding the factors that drive property performance and occupancy trends, and providing research‑led strategy and advice to investors, developers and occupiers around the world. We are committed to developing new metrics and methodological tools to capture and understand the factors driving office, retail and warehousing/logistics real estate markets across the world and bring insight to the future for our clients.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Location: On‑site –Atlanta, GA

Personal benefits that support personal well‑being and growth

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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