Research Manager

Colliers; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers in Royal Oak, MI seeks an experienced research professional to turn market data into compelling stories that influence brokerage and investment decisions. You’ll uncover trends, deliver quarterly and annual market reports, and serve as a trusted advisor to brokers, clients, and leadership.

With 5+ years in commercial real estate analytics, you’ll oversee databases, collaborate with GIS and IT, and help elevate Colliers’ research brand through thought leadership and strategic client

Qualifications

• 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 project ownership or 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 the ability to 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 is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
• Client-facing communication and storytelling expertise, with the ability to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating 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-visualization 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

Market research

Data analysis

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Storytelling

GIS mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, real estate, or related field

Tools

CoStar

MSCI RCA

Tableau/Power BI

CRM systems

GIS software

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 go‑to 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‑visualization 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 a 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 the 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 is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
• Client‑facing communication and storytelling expertise, with the ability to influence decision‑making.

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.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

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.