Savills North America · 3 weeks ago
Research Director
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveSavills North America is a leading commercial real estate firm dedicated to helping people thrive through places and spaces. They are seeking a Research Director to oversee Texas commercial real estate markets, responsible for developing world-class research and maintaining a competitive advantage through market expertise and thought leadership.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Sangeetha S.
Responsibilities
Maintain strong knowledge of the conditions, factors and trends affecting the commercial real estate markets within this region and proactively deliver information, insights and products that demonstrate a solid command of this insight
Provide regular updates to, and maintenance of, proprietary market information databases, including building and owner information, stacking plans, rental rates, lease and sale comparables, tenants in the market, and other key data points
Lead the reporting process for quarterly office and industrial market statistics, assisting with, and contributing to the direction and authorship of, national research thought leadership
Respond to all requests for data and information in a timely and accurate manner (explicit service/turnaround responsibility)
Serve as a trusted analytical partner specifically for emerging industries and key verticals
Demonstrated interest and comfort using emerging AI platforms (ChatGPT, automation, visualization tools)
Work closely with research counterparts and foster a team environment that is collaborative, entrepreneurial and forward thinking
Work with brokerage, consulting, marketing, and graphics teams to best position research to contribute to thought leadership content, business development, client service efforts, and pursuit strategy
Create relationships with external research peers and experts in the local real estate community in order to exchange information and keep abreast of relevant industry developments
Provide strategic oversight and direction for all regional research outputs, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across markets and sectors
Oversee regional research data infrastructure, including data sourcing, integration, quality assurance and technology adoption, and champion advanced analytics, automation and AI-driven tools
Drive thought leadership by producing authoritative reports, white papers and market commentary; represent the firm in the media and at industry conferences, panels and events
Influence and contribute to national research direction by sharing regional insights, best practices and innovation with enterprise research leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
Seasoned experience in commercial real estate and/or research and analysis, with a sustained record of progressive responsibility and leadership
Strong problem-solving, writing ability, analytic and data visualization skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority
Proven ability to prioritize, delegate and foster the development of high performing teams to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork
Accomplished with Microsoft Office suite, CoStar, internet research, and various other types of analytical and presentation software; use of AI tools is a plus
Demonstrated experience presenting research findings and market insights to clients and prospective clients in meetings, pitches, and formal presentations
Experience representing an organization externally through client meetings, industry events, media engagement, or conference presentations
Ability to manage multiple priorities across markets while setting strategic direction and maintaining executional excellence
Established success in scaling processes, improving efficiency, and implementing best practices across teams or regions
Company
Savills North America
Savills North America helps organizations find the solutions that ensure employee success.
Founded in 1954
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dean Feratovic
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
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