Market Research Analyst – CRE Strategy & Insights

Bartel Executive Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartel Executive Search is seeking a Market Research Analyst for a leading regional commercial real estate firm. You will support investment and leasing strategy through in-depth market intelligence, focusing on trends and data interpretation.

You’ll analyze acquisitions, monitor tenant portfolios, study market indicators, and deliver concise executive reports. Proficiency with CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, GIS, and Excel is expected; a bachelor’s in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business, economics, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential property acquisitions by analyzing ownership, tenancy data, zoning regulations, and municipal filings.
• Monitor and evaluate tenant portfolios, assessing corporate stability, market positioning, industry developments, and space utilization.
• Assess potential tenants by reviewing financials, company structure, current real estate holdings, and relevant industry updates.
• Study key real estate indicators such as leasing and sales comps, availability rates, absorption trends, and ongoing development projects.
• Analyze target regions and neighborhoods, focusing on local economic factors, business climate, labor market dynamics, and infrastructure quality.
• Collect and interpret data from platforms such as CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, public sources, and proprietary databases.
• Deliver concise reports and executive summaries to inform investment decisions and strategic planning.
• Liaise with brokers and regional contacts to capture on-the-ground insights and market nuances.
• Maintain internal records of comparable deals, macro trends, and transactional activity.
• Provide relevant research support for internal strategy discussions and pipeline reviews.
• Ensure that digital resources are systematically maintained and accessible across departments.
• Contribute to drafting internal communications and materials for deal evaluation.
• Participate in site visits or broker engagements to gain real-time market context.
• Perform custom research or analysis in support of leasing, operations, or long-term planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-starter

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business, economics, or related discipline

Tools

CoStar

LoopNet

Crexi

GIS platforms

Public filings

Job description

Bartel Executive Search is seeking a Market Research Analyst for a leading regional commercial real estate firm. You will support investment and leasing strategy through in-depth market intelligence, focusing on trends and data interpretation.

You’ll analyze acquisitions, monitor tenant portfolios, study market indicators, and deliver concise executive reports. Proficiency with CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, GIS, and Excel is expected; a bachelor’s in a related field is required.