Sr. Research Analyst

SRS Real Estate Partners; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail real estate seeks a Research Analyst to provide data-driven insights and visual storytelling support. The role involves creating presentations, conducting market analysis, and utilizing GIS tools to enhance client strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial real estate research and proficiency in relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate research.
• Deep understanding of retail asset classes and site selection drivers.
• Proficiency in real estate data tools and GIS tools.

Responsibilities

• Create polished presentation materials and marketing deliverables.
• Build custom maps and analyze spatial data for market insights.
• Track market dynamics and develop tailored research reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

GIS proficiency

Data analysis

Education

BS/BA in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, Geography

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Esri ArcGIS

Office 365

Job description

Description

POSITION BRIEF

· Serve as the primary research resource for retail brokerage teams, providing data-driven market intelligence, strategic insights, and visual storytelling support.

· Deliver client-ready presentations, aerial maps, and research deliverables that elevate broker transactions and inform client strategy, with flexible emphasis on GIS, graphics, or traditional research depending on market needs.

· Operate autonomously while engaging collaboratively with brokerage professionals, marketing teams, and the national research division.

· Proactively share trends, innovations, and best practices to strengthen SRS's position as the industry’s leading retail real estate advisor.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Graphics & Visual Communication (~20–40%)

· Create polished presentation materials including aerials, site plans, and brochures using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

· Design marketing-forward research deliverables that visualize trends in leasing, development, and retail activity.

· Partner with local brokers, marketing teams, and third-party resources to produce custom deliverables that elevate pursuit materials and client engagement.

GIS & Mapping (~20–40%)

· Build custom maps using Esri ArcGIS (Pro and Online) to illustrate retailer expansion, demographic shifts, competitive positioning, trade areas, etc.

· Develop and maintain interactive web apps for visual storytelling and site selection support.

· Analyze spatial data, including psychographics, traffic patterns, and void analyses to support tenant rep and landlord services.

· Train and support local teams in utilizing GIS platforms for prospecting and storytelling.

Research & Market Analysis (~40–60%)

· Track and interpret market dynamics such as rent growth, vacancy rates, new development, leasing velocity, and investment sales trends.

· Develop and deliver ad hoc research reports tailored to various geographies.

· Conduct custom trade area analyses, demographic studies, and competitive assessments.

· Author insights that highlight shifts in consumer behavior, tenant demand, and capital flows impacting retail real estate.

· Maintain databases of active tenants, new retail construction, and relevant comparables to support broker advisory.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

· 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate research, preferably with a focus on retail properties and tenant analysis.

· Deep understanding of retail asset classes, consumer dynamics, and site selection drivers.

· Proficiency in real estate data tools (e.g., Placer.ai, CoStar, ESRI Business Analyst, etc.).

· Strong working knowledge of GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro/Online/Applications, BA Web App) for spatial storytelling and analysis.

· Proficiency with Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfort managing data-heavy documents.

· Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud to support visual communications.

· Excellent analytical and communication skills; capable of distilling complex data into clear and compelling insights.

· Self-directed with strong time management and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

· BS/BA in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, Geography, or a related field.

· Prior experience supporting tenant rep and landlord rep brokerage teams.

· Familiarity with psychographic datasets, mobile data, or retail predictive analytics.

· Experience tailoring deliverables across urban and suburban markets, understanding nuances in national retailer strategies.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We succeed when our clients succeed. Our success is measured in the achievement of our clients’ objectives, satisfaction, and trust.

· Integrity – We will not compromise our individual or corporate integrity for any reason

· Respect – We celebrate the intrinsic value of each person and embrace diverse perspectives

· Teamwork – Collective efforts provide extraordinary results

· Balance – A consistently productive team balances family, faith, community, and self

· Leadership – Continued success relies on our ability to attract and motivate leaders of character

***We do not use 3rd party recruiting agencies***