Director of Market Research
Apply NowCompany: Thompson Thrift
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46227
Description:
Description
Drive Strategy and Shape the Future as our Director of Market Research in Indianapolis, IN!
Are you passionate about market research and uncovering insights that drive meaningful real estate investment decisions? At Thompson Thrift, we're seeking a dynamic, data-savvy leader to inform and elevate our multifamily development strategy. If you thrive on interpreting market trends, crafting compelling reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.
Why Thompson Thrift?
At Thompson Thrift, we do more than build properties - we create communities. Our commitment to excellence, service, and leadership is embedded in everything we do. Through initiatives like TT Serve and our Family Impact Program, we support our team members with meaningful volunteer opportunities, flexible work options, and personalized well-being tools like concierge medical services and financial planning support.
Your Role as the Director of Market Research
As Director of Market Research, you'll lead the charge in delivering data-driven insights that guide our national multifamily real estate development. By leveraging tools like CoStar, RealPage, GIS platforms, and economic databases, your strategic recommendations will directly influence site selection, project planning, and investment decisions.
What You'll Do:
What You Bring:
Drive Strategy and Shape the Future as our Director of Market Research in Indianapolis, IN!
Are you passionate about market research and uncovering insights that drive meaningful real estate investment decisions? At Thompson Thrift, we're seeking a dynamic, data-savvy leader to inform and elevate our multifamily development strategy. If you thrive on interpreting market trends, crafting compelling reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.
Why Thompson Thrift?
At Thompson Thrift, we do more than build properties - we create communities. Our commitment to excellence, service, and leadership is embedded in everything we do. Through initiatives like TT Serve and our Family Impact Program, we support our team members with meaningful volunteer opportunities, flexible work options, and personalized well-being tools like concierge medical services and financial planning support.
Your Role as the Director of Market Research
As Director of Market Research, you'll lead the charge in delivering data-driven insights that guide our national multifamily real estate development. By leveraging tools like CoStar, RealPage, GIS platforms, and economic databases, your strategic recommendations will directly influence site selection, project planning, and investment decisions.
What You'll Do:
- Lead comprehensive market research and feasibility studies to support new and existing development opportunities.
- Analyze trends, demographics, supply and demand, and economic indicators across regional and national markets.
- Provide competitive intelligence and monitor macroeconomic, regulatory, and industry trends that impact real estate strategies.
- Collaborate with internal teams including development, finance, marketing, and construction to embed market insights into planning and execution.
- Create visually engaging reports and presentations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.
- Deliver consistent updates, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, aligning research initiatives with business objectives.
- Manage external research vendors and data partners to ensure access to high-quality intelligence.
What You Bring:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Economics, Urban Planning, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Experience: At least 6 years in market research, real estate analysis, or related roles.
- Advanced experience with industry tools such as CoStar, RealPage, Yardi, GIS software, and demographic databases.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to oversee multiple research efforts simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and data visualization skills.
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities - capable of sharing complex data in a way that inspires action.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to lead a team of analysts.