Research Manager

Colliers International; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a senior research/analytics professional to lead market intelligence for commercial real estate. You will produce quarterly and annual market reports, economic outlooks, and thought leadership pieces that position Colliers as a trusted advisor to occupiers, investors and owners.

You will provide strategic research support for broker pursuits and client deliverables, oversee data integrity, and translate complex data into actionable insights for

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 leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in supervisory/leadership roles preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Expertise with CoStar, MSCI-RCA, Tableau/Power BI and CRM systems for client segmentation and BI.
• Experience in GIS mapping or spatial analytics preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
• Client-facing communication and storytelling expertise to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create quarterly and annual market reports, economic outlooks and thought leadership content to elevate Colliers' brand.
• Provide strategic, client-facing research support for broker pursuits and client deliverables.
• Oversee accuracy of property databases, market statistics, and economic indicators.
• Interpret complex data into clear insights informing client decisions and CRE strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with local media, trade associations, public agencies, and academic institutions.
• Collaborate with valuation, capital markets, and leasing teams to support financial modeling and lease analysis.
• Work with marketing, GIS and IT teams to enhance data visualizations and research tools.
• Participate in local sales/leasing meetings and regional/national research calls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client-facing storytelling

Project leadership

Education

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

Tools

Tableau/Power BI

CoStar

MS Excel

GIS mapping 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 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.

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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.

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.

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We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.