Research Associate

With HQ in NYC and over 30 North American offices, Savills US, a wholly owned subsidiary of Savills, Plc, specializes in serving occupiers of commercial real estate, including corporations, non-profits, professional service partnerships, government agencies, and educational institutions. The culture of the Company is meritocratic, collegial and highly entrepreneurial. Savills Plc is a global, publicly-traded commercial real estate services firm headquartered in London.

About the role

Based in Los Angeles, the company is seeking a Research Associate to join our commercial real estate broker training program. Our training program provides opportunity for individuals to obtain industry experience working in a research, sales and support role while preparing to become a commercial real estate broker. Working under guidance of the local Research Director, the candidate will collect, update, analyze and present commercial real estate data for Los Angeles and the broader Southern California market. The successful candidate will be invited and challenged to assist the sales teams in all aspects of their business, but with a specific focus on market research. Upon successful completion of the 18-month training period, the trainee will transition to a commission sales professional role. If you feel you possess the ambition, entrepreneurial spirit, skill and drive to excel in the world of top-tiered business then we invite you to apply.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Learn, track, and analyze factors impacting the local commercial real estate market

• Provide regular updates to, and maintenance of, proprietary market information databases, including building and owner information, stacking plans, lease and sale comparables, tenants in the market, and other key data points
• Contribute to the production of quarterly market statistics and reports
• Respond to all requests for data and information in a timely and accurate manner
• Work with brokerage, marketing, and graphics teams to best position research to contribute to business development, client service efforts, and pursuit strategy
• Participate in training activities
• Network and exchange best practices with peer group of Research Associates and Junior Brokers across the firm
• Work with brokerage teams to prepare pitch and marketing materials

Experience/Education/Qualifications:

• BA or BS Degree in business, marketing or related field; commercial real estate research experience preferred
• Accomplished with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet research, and various other types of analytical and presentation software; Salesforce experience a plus
• Strong problem-solving, analytic and data visualization skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal and presentation delivery
• Consistently demonstrate a high level of performance and professionalism
• Self-starter who works independently and thinks proactively and strategically
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Real Estate License required (may be obtained after employment)

Savills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants, including minorities and women, are encouraged to apply.

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