Senior Research Analyst (Industrial)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION BRIEF

• Serve as the primary research resource for industrial brokerage teams across multiple offices, providing market intelligence, data analysis, and strategic insights.
• Support broker transactions by delivering geographic and demographic analysis, including customized maps, reports, and competitive market research.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize industrial real estate data (e.g., vacancies, absorption, rental rates, new developments) into clear, actionable insights for brokers, clients, and internal research stakeholders.
• Operate with a high degree of independence while collaborating closely with brokers, marketing teams, and the national research division.
• Actively engage with the national team and leadership, sharing market trends, best practices, and innovations to enhance the company's research capabilities.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Graphics & Visual Communication (20%)

• Develop aerials, maps, and presentation materials using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Develop and maintain transportation aerials highlighting key industrial infrastructure such as ports, rail networks, highways, and distribution hubs.
• Collaborate with leadership to create visually compelling research materials that effectively communicate market insights to brokers and clients.

GIS & Mapping (20%)

• Utilize GIS tools (e.g., Esri ArcGIS) to create custom maps and spatial analyses, including thematic maps, demographic overlays, and competitor locations.
• Develop and maintain interactive web maps and applications to support industrial site selection and market intelligence.
• Extract and analyze demographic, labor, and economic data from multiple sources to support research reports and client projects.
• Maintain and update databases of industrial occupiers, distribution hubs, and logistics clusters to track market trends.
• Train and support brokers and staff in the effective use of GIS and mapping tools to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Research & Market Analysis (60%)

• Serve as a subject matter expert on industrial market dynamics, responding to broker and client requests with data-driven insights.
• Track, maintain, and analyze real-time industrial real estate metrics, including vacancy rates, absorption, rental trends, leasing velocity, and new construction activity.
• Produce quarterly industrial market reports at both local and national levels, providing clear analysis and forecasting market movements.
• Conduct competitive market analyses, demographic studies, and predictive modeling to support client site selection and investment decisions.
• Author or co-author thought leadership pieces, including white papers, trend reports, and presentations on key industry topics such as supply chain shifts, industrial automation, ESG in logistics, and emerging warehouse technologies.
• Synthesize complex datasets into clear, concise narratives and compelling visualizations to support broker transactions and client presentations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate research, with a strong focus on industrial properties, supply chain trends, and logistics markets.
• Deep understanding of industrial property types, market drivers, and occupier and investor decision-making factors.
• Proficiency with real estate data and analytics tools, e.g. CoStar, Reonomy, RCA, etc.
• Working knowledge of GIS and mapping skills, with experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Business Analyst, or similar geospatial platforms to support site selection and market analysis.
• Proficiency with Office 365 applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent writing, analytical, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for brokers, clients, and executives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) to enhance research reports, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Strong time and project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize work, follow through on commitments, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to think strategically, innovate, and solve problems independently and collaboratively.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• BS/BA in Real Estate, Economics, Urban Planning, Finance, Geography, or a related field is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with advanced GIS applications in real estate.
• Experience with industrial tenant site selection, logistics modeling, and supply chain analytics is an advantage.
• Previous commercial real estate experience-particularly in research, brokerage support, or investment analysis-is considered an asset.

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***