Regional Research Director, West

Colliers International; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Regional Research Director in the Western Region, where your expertise will drive national research initiatives and support local commercial real estate efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape strategic research directions, collaborate with key stakeholders, and produce insightful market analyses. You'll lead a talented team, ensuring operational excellence while fostering professional development. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position promises a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Employer subsidized medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401k plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Sick leave and vacation days

Paid holidays

Flex days

Qualifications

• 15+ years in commercial real estate, 8+ in research management.
• Strong experience in leading and developing teams.
• Superior writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and goals for research teams.
• Produce market reports and analyze trends.
• Train and develop research teams for excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Research Management

Market Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

***This position is an Onsite role based out of any of the cities listed above in our Western Region.***

About you
The Regional Research Director | Western Region is instrumental in championing national research initiatives and growing and supporting our local commercial real estate business. As part of the national research team, you will actively set the regional and local research roadmap and foster the cooperation and adherence to those objectives, goals and initiatives. You will build and maintain relationships with managing directors and other key stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment of research priorities and initiatives with national and local market business goals. Through local research department oversight and coordination, you will produce leading-edge, thought-provoking research and analysis of market insights and trends for use in the production of market reports, presentations, and research projects within the region. The professional development of all of our researchers is a critical element to our success; as such, you will actively train, develop and coach our research teams. Lastly, you will participate in client presentations and interactions, proposal writing, professional development and networking, public speaking engagements, and vendor relations.

In this role, you will...

• Be in alignment with national research and regional operation initiatives, the Regional Director of Research sets a strategic direction, priority, and goals for their research teams, ensuring the needs and business objectives of the local offices and brokers within the region are met.

• Focus on leveraging market intelligence and insights for regional thought leadership content development to support regional and local market client engagement.

• Leads the development and collaboration of cross-regional and sub-regional reports.

• Work with Regional Presidents, Service Line Leads, Managing Directors, and Operation Mangers to ensure operational excellence in delivering and executing research programs that meet or exceed the business' and clients' expectations.

• Ensures the research team is providing timely and reliable statistical information on commercial properties, including, but not limited to, availability and vacancy rates, lease rates, absorption trends, lease and sale comparables, tenant migration, development activity, and economic trends.

• Facilitates the collection and analysis of regional market data and actively participates in writing regional and national market reports.

• Creates regional thought leadership pieces and collaborates with other regional cohorts to ideate topics and produce material tailored for a larger audience.

• Develop a close working relationship with business publications and trade organizations by actively seeking speaking opportunities to amplify the Colliers brand and be recognized as a leading resource for those agencies.

• Responsible for the ongoing assessment, evaluation, budgeting, and management of existing and prospective research data subscriptions in partnership with regional and national leadership.

• Participates in regional sales meetings and national service line meetings.

What you'll bring

• 15+ years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, with 8+ years in a research management role.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

• Strong, demonstrable experience of leadership and management of a large team; able to lead, manage and develop direct reports and their teams to ensure they achieve the highest possible standards of excellence in all their activities.

• Strong technology awareness and advanced Microsoft applications experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong communicator and ability to interface and manage senior stakeholder expectations.

• Possesses superior writing, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Various Cities (Onsite)

Approximate Salary Range for this Role: $122,220.00 to $225.000.00 USD

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually. Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year. Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

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