Associate Director of Research

As a CBRE Associate Research Director, you will oversee the work of the NJ research team, to collect market intelligence and deliver actionable, valuable insights to local business leadership, sales professionals and clients. We are looking for an outgoing, articulate and dynamic research leader who can be a partner in improving the platform, interacting with clients, and helping local sales professionals win business and drive revenue growth.

This role will be based in our Saddle Brook, NJ office and will require onsite presence.

What You’ll Do

Partnership, engagement and expertise:

• Regularly engage with market leaders and key brokers to gather feedback on research support at the point of sale and identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in key pitch kickoff meetings and mobilize team resources based on the specific needs of pitches and pursuits, occasionally present to clients.
• Engage confidently with clients and work collaboratively with sales team to craft and deliver compelling market narrative during pitches and client presentations.

Manager Of Local Data Operation And Research Outputs:

• Lead local data efforts by maintaining and updating a proprietary database with real estate market data while ensuring data integrity.
• Coordinate the delivery and updates of standard Field Research outputs such as quarterly Figures reports, market stacks and skylines, market overviews.
• Drive local thought leadership by analyzing and identifying real estate and economic trends and insights.

Leader And People Manager For The NJ Research Team:

• Responsible for hiring, budgeting, task delegation, project deadlines, and other team management responsibilities.
• Provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.
• Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
• Prepare and deliver performance appraisal for staff while mentoring team members to further develop proficiencies.
  Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Geography, and a minimum of 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• 6 years of experience in commercial real estate, including experience as a people manager.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must able to prepare and deliver effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.
• Outgoing and capable of establishing relationships that enable collaboration as well as the gathering of market intelligence. Ability to build trust and rapport internally with sales team and other internal and external business partners across the market.
• Ability to respond to the most critical issues and exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
• Expertise on the New Jersey real estate market. In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Conducts business analysis including the preparation of reports.
• Ability to solve advanced problems and take care of a variety of options in complex situations.
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Comfortable using dashboard software such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Knowledge of Company research systems as well as internal and external information sources.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate’s unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Associate Research Director position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Associate Research Director position is $145,000 annually.  The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.  Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.