Market Research Analyst

Pace Properties; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Impact on high-profile projects

Job summary

A reputable commercial real estate firm in St. Louis is seeking a highly analytical Market Research Analyst. This full-time role involves conducting thorough market research, analyzing economic data, and producing insightful market reports. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or business-related fields, along with strong skills in data visualization and communication. This position offers opportunities for direct impacts on investment decisions and collaborative project engagement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience in commercial real estate is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on commercial real estate markets and leasing activity.
• Analyze economic and demographic data for market assessments.
• Prepare market reports and investment briefs for presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data visualization tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or business-related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Senior Vice President - Finance and Operations

We are looking for a highly analytical and motivated Market Research Analyst to join our team in St. Louis, MO. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for someone with a passion for data-driven insights which will specifically apply to the commercial real estate landscape. You will support strategic analysis of the commercial real estate markets by delivering in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and investment intelligence across office, industrial, retail, and mixed‑use sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on commercial real estate markets, including leasing activity, key trends, new developments, and tracking investment sales.
• Analyze economic, demographic, and industry‑specific data to assess market conditions and produce market statistics.
• Track and report on key performance indicators for commercial assets and submarkets in the St. Louis region and other target markets.
• Prepare market reports, investment briefs, and presentations for the brokerage division’s ongoing business development efforts.
• Maintain and enhance proprietary databases with up‑to‑date property, tenant, and transaction data.
• Perform socio‑economic analyses, demographic summaries, and market feasibility studies.
• Interface and maintain regular communication with colleagues across Avison Young and other ChainLinks affiliate offices.
• Collaborate with brokerage teams to develop data‑driven proposals and attend client presentations, ensuring market insights are effectively communicated to support business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or business‑related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience and/or familiarity with the St. Louis commercial real estate market is highly preferred.

What We Offer

• Pace Properties is 100% employee‑owned through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), which provides all our employees the opportunity to own shares in the company.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to a wide range of commercial asset classes and investment strategies.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Direct impact on high‑profile real estate projects and investment decisions.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research and Analyst

Industries

Real Estate and Business Consulting and Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance