Manager, Research

JLL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching company CONTRIBUT

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Houston is seeking a senior market research professional to produce market reports, analyze local and regional economy trends, and position JLL as a thought leader in commercial real estate. You will lead data-driven insights, collaborate with senior leadership, and support business development through research excellence.

The role requires 5+ years in CRE research, strong presentation and quantitative skills, and a collaborative, multi-tasking mindset in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning or related field.
• Five or more years in commercial real estate research or related field.
• Command of local market and business with good understanding of macro trends and historical perspective.
• Dynamic presentation skills and experience presenting insightful content to clients.
• Strong quantitative skillset with ability to identify new insights and trends through data analytics.
• Proactive and strategic thinking to enable innovative research output.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Ability to multi-task, be resilient and effectively manage time and workload.
• Ability to lead research initiatives in alignment with business and marketing objectives.
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative and driven professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage production of all office and medical office market research reports and contributions to national reports, providing a unique house view on market drivers and influences
• Analyze and report on the local and regional economy with respect to employment statistics, major company activity, industry trends and demographic shifts that affect the real estate market
• Maintain 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
• Maximize your skills and analysis to tell a compelling story about the local market to establish JLL as the clear thought leader for understanding trends in commercial real estate, economics and demographic drivers
• Collaborate with the Research Director and senior market leadership to execute on research priorities
• Manage the statistical and analytical quality of office and medical office data for the market
• Communicate data excellence and insights via traditional reporting products and the use of advanced data visualization tools, including JLL's new and proprietary technologies
• Develop and share best practice standards from Houston across the Texas and Americas Research groups
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator, including being personally client facing
• Work with sales enablement and marketing teams to position research to contribute to business development efforts
• Develop thought leadership on key topics, issues affecting the market, economy and region and contribute to national research reports on market and industry trends

Skills

Dynamic presentation skills

Strong quantitative analysis

Collaborative

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Location: On-site - Houston, TX

Responsibilities

• Manage production of all office and medical office market research reports and contributions to national reports, providing a unique house view on market drivers and influences

• Analyze and report on the local and regional economy with respect to employment statistics, major company activity, industry trends and demographic shifts that affect the real estate market

• Maintain 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

• Maximize your skills and analysis to tell a compelling story about the local market to establish JLL as the clear thought leader for understanding trends in commercial real estate, economics and demographic drivers

• Collaborate with the Research Director and senior market leadership to execute on research priorities

• Manage the statistical and analytical quality of office and medical office data for the market

• Communicate data excellence and insights via traditional reporting products and the use of advanced data visualization tools, including JLL's new and proprietary technologies

• Develop and share best practice standards from Houston across the Texas and Americas Research groups

• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator, including being personally client facing

• Work with sales enablement and marketing teams to position research to contribute to business development efforts

• Develop thought leadership on key topics, issues affecting the market, economy and region and contribute to national research reports on market and industry trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning or related field desired

• Five or more years in commercial real estate research or related field

• Command of local market and business with good understanding of macro trends and historical perspective

• Dynamic presentation skills and experience presenting insightful content to clients

• Strong quantitative skillset with ability to identify new insights and trends through data analytics

• Proactive and strategic thinking to enable innovative research output

• Collaborative attitude and willingness to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team

• Ability to multi-task, be resilient and effectively manage time and workload

• Ability to lead research initiatives in alignment with business and marketing objectives

• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative and driven professional environment

Benefits

• Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth, including 401(k) 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

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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