Research Manager

Colliers International; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International in Royal Oak, MI is seeking an experienced market research professional to transform data into strategic insights for brokers, clients, and leaders. This onsite role focuses on turning market data into compelling narratives that drive decisions and gain a competitive edge.

You will produce quarterly market reports, manage databases, and collaborate across teams to deliver trusted intelligence that informs decision-making and real estate strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, real estate or related field.
• 5+ years of applied research or analytics experience in commercial real estate.
• Experience in a supervisory/leadership role is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Expertise with CoStar, MSCI-RCA, Tableau/Power BI and CRM systems for client segmentation and business intelligence.
• Experience in GIS mapping or spatial analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create quarterly and annual market reports, economic outlooks and thought leadership content that elevate Colliers' brand in the marketplace.
• Provide strategic, client-facing research support for broker pursuits and client deliverables, directly influencing business development outcomes.
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of property databases, market statistics, and economic indicators, ensuring Colliers maintains its reputation for reliability and authority.
• Act as a trusted market advisor by interpreting complex data into clear insights that inform client decision-making and corporate real estate strategies.
• Strengthen Colliers' brand visibility by cultivating relationships with local media, trade associations, public agencies, and academic institutions.
• Partner with valuation, capital markets, and leasing professionals to support financial modeling, lease analysis, and transaction research.
• Collaborate with marketing, GIS and IT teams to enhance data visualizations tools, streamline workflows, and deliver innovative research solutions.
• Participate in local sales/leasing meetings and represent the local market in regional and national research calls, contributing insights, sharing best practices, and influencing research standards.

Skills

Applied research

Leadership

Client communication

Data visualization

Power BI/Tableau

CRM systems

GIS mapping

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, real estate

Tools

CoStar

MSCI-RCA

Tableau

Power BI

CRM systems

GIS

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 our Royal Oak, MI office

About the role:

You're a strategic thinker with a passion for transforming data into powerful stories that influence decisions. You excel at uncovering market trends before they hit the mainstream and thrive on providing insights that give teams a competitive edge. With a blend of analytical rigor and deep market understanding, you're the goto expert who equips brokers, clients, and leaders with intelligence they can trust. You're driven by curiosity, energized by innovation, and motivated to position Colliers as the premier advisor for occupiers, investors, and owners.

In this role, you will:

• Responsible for the creation of quarterly and annual market reports, economic outlooks and thought leadership content that elevate Colliers' brand in the marketplace.
• Provide strategic, client-facing research support for broker pursuits and client deliverables, directly influencing business development outcomes.
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of property databases, market statistics, and economic indicators, ensuring Colliers maintains its reputation for reliability and authority.
• Act as a trusted market advisor by interpreting complex data into clear insights that inform client decision-making and corporate real estate strategies.
• Strengthen Colliers' brand visibility by cultivating relationships with local media, trade associations, public agencies, and academic institutions.
• Partner with valuation, capital markets, and leasing professionals to support financial modeling, lease analysis, and transaction research.
• Collaborate with marketing, GIS and IT teams to enhance data visualizations tools, streamline workflows, and deliver innovative research solutions.
• Participate in local sales/leasing meetings and represent the local market in regional and national research calls, contributing insights, sharing best practices, and influencing research standards.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, real estate, or related field.
• 5+ years of applied research or analytics experience in commercial real estate, with proven track record of project ownership and/or team leadership.
• Experience in a supervisory/leadership role is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize shifting demands and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Expertise with CoStar, MSCI-RCA, Tableau/Power BI and CRM systems for client segmentation and business intelligence.
• Experience in GIS mapping or spatial analytics preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
• Client-facing communication and storytelling expertise, with ability to influence decision-making.

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.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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