Market Manager, Research

CoStar Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CoStar Group, Inc. is seeking a Market Manager, Research to lead a team responsible for maintaining accurate commercial real estate data and portfolio analytics.

This in-office role focuses on ensuring data integrity and delivering insightful market reports to clients, helping them make informed decisions. The position emphasizes leadership and strategic planning, with collaboration across sales and product teams to align with client needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Research Team: Oversee a team of 8+ Associate Research Consultants, providing leadership and mentorship.
• Ensure Data Integrity and Market Coverage: Oversee collection and publication of data, audits for quality and client service.
• Drive Strategic Planning and Reporting: Collaborate with sales/product to prepare Territory Plans and market reports.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Excel

KPI development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Market Manager, Research

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).
• We are committed to providing an equitable recruitment process for people with disability. If you require adjustments during the process we’re here to support. If you wish to receive this job advertisement in an accessible format, or have a confidential chat about workplace adjustments, please contact our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at [e-mail] or leave a message on 1300 858 356 and we will get back to you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

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You can log in at any time to view roles you have applied to and to search for additional opportunities. Founded in 1987, CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSGP) is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. CoStar conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. CoStar data powers the $17 trillion world of real estate – delivering the sale, lease, property, tenant, contact, reporting and industry information that makes connections happen. We help our clients make smart investments and decisions. Eighty-three percent of the nation’s commercial real estate transactions involve a CoStar subscriber, and the top 95% of the leading 1,000 brokerage firms use CoStar to inform their decisions. We also help create lasting experiences through our family of marketplaces. In addition to CoStar, CoStar Group brands and marketplaces include LoopNet, Apartments.com, BizBuySell, and Lands of America – collectively attracting more than 25 million monthly unique visitors. The Apartments.com Network is the nation’s #1 most visited apartment listing network, with 45 million monthly visits, allowing renters to find their perfect homes. LAND.com connects landowners to their perfect properties, spots and open spaces. BizBuySell allows small business owners to bring their dreams to life. And LoopNet connects investors, sellers and brokers with clients who fall in love with their properties. Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe and Toronto, Canada with a staff of approximately 3,700 worldwide, including the industry's largest professional research organization. CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.costargroup.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-855-840-1715 or by sending an email to [e-mail].