Research Analyst

Cresa; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Cresa is seeking a Research Analyst to support its sales teams with market analysis and strategic insights regarding commercial real estate in the Washington, D.C. area. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in research and data analysis skills, complemented by proficiency in analytics tools. The role requires excellent communication abilities to convey insights effectively and support client pitches.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of research-focused experience preferred.
• Experience with CoStar, ArcGIS, InDesign is an advantage.
• Expertise in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Design and maintain dashboards using data analytics tools.
• Create analytical deliverables to support the sales process.

Skills

Data analysis

Market research

Communication

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Education

B.A. in business, economics, urban planning

Tools

Power BI

Salesforce

Tableau

Excel

Job description

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Description

This position will work closely with sales teams to determine the best strategic approach for every sales pitch by providing timely and relevant information related to the Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland commercial real estate markets. This position may attend client pitches and strategy sessions to educate clients and prospects on the current real estate market and impact it has on real estate decisions.

Description

This position will work closely with sales teams to determine the best strategic approach for every sales pitch by providing timely and relevant information related to the Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland commercial real estate markets. This position may attend client pitches and strategy sessions to educate clients and prospects on the current real estate market and impact it has on real estate decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Mastery of Cresa’s proprietary analytics platform (BlueChip) and the Definitive Healthcare platform to provide critical analytics necessary for client pitches and business development
• Design and maintain dashboards and automated reporting solutions using Power BI, Salesforce, and other analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel) to support data-driven decision-making
• Create analytical deliverables to support the sales process, such as labor analytics, economic overviews, industry trends, white papers etc., ensuring accuracy and quality of work, and executed in a timely manner
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across various asset classes and geographic regions.
• Gather business intelligence to support recommended insights and solutions that address prospect’s corporate real estate needs
• Perform the research, data gathering and analysis necessary to determine the requirements for new sales pitches
• Collect available data to analyze competitors’ marketing, strategies and tactics in the
• Support the delivery of pitch materials for presentations to prospective clients’ senior leadership
  
  

Requirements

• B.A. in business, economics, urban planning, or commensurate experience
• 1 - 3 years of research-focused experience preferably in data analysis, real estate/urban planning, database management
• Experience with CoStar, Salesforce, ArcGIS, InDesign is an advantage
• Expertise with Tableau, PowerBi, SQL or similar, preferred
• Accountability in supporting internal and external clients
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, expressing ideas clearly and cohesively, comfortable presenting to leadership/decision-makers
• Flexible and resilient; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
• Expert in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel pivot tables, Word, PowerPoint)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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