Senior Market Intelligence Analyst, Retail
Avison Young
Houston, TX 77002
Description
Our Story:
If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!
About Us:
Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.
We care about each other and we have each other’s backs. This makes AY a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.
We’re proud to be regularly recognized for our team, services and culture and our team members enjoy comprehensive compensation and benefit programs. Through our customized work options, we give our people the flexibility to create a work environment that puts their overall well-being first. After all, we are powered by people.
Overview:
Responsibilities:
The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.
For those requiring assistance with disabilities, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY!
About You:
You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.
If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!
About Us:
Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.
Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.
We care about each other and we have each other’s backs. This makes AY a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.
We’re proud to be regularly recognized for our team, services and culture and our team members enjoy comprehensive compensation and benefit programs. Through our customized work options, we give our people the flexibility to create a work environment that puts their overall well-being first. After all, we are powered by people.
Your adoption of proprietary Avison Young technologies will allow you to seamlessly navigate unprecedented real estate and real estate-adjacent market conditions by sharing insights leveraging the powerful intersection of data, analytics, visualization and automation. This approach will allow Avison Young’s clients to become more productive and our internal stakeholders to become more efficient, with both becoming more successful in their common ventures.
Responsibilities:
- Build and enhance Avison Young’s proprietary retail data and technology platforms, ensuring a clear, analytically informed view of retail and real estate market trends at regional and national levels.
- Develop subject matter expertise on relevant segments of the retail real estate market through the tracking and analysis of real estate and real estate-adjacent data.
- Conduct detailed analysis of retail fundamentals including rents, vacancy, absorption, and construction as well as consumer, demographic, and economic indicators to identify emerging trends and demand drivers.
- Partner with regional and national leadership to produce data-driven insights, reports, and thought-leadership content that inform client strategies and elevate the Avison Young brand.
- Support brokerage, property management, capital markets, and advisory teams with customized research, presentations, and client deliverables that translate complex data into actionable intelligence.
- Engage retail occupier and investor clients using proprietary analytics tools to help them navigate market conditions and optimize their real estate strategies.
- Interact with key Avison Young retail stakeholders to understand the business needs, gather and incorporate feedback on product and service development, and maximize the Regional Team’s contribution to Avison Young’s business efforts.
- Proactive identification of new Avison Young retail clients and provide strategic guidance to leadership on how best to support pursuit of those opportunities.
- Collaborate with marketing, communications, and PR teams to craft media-ready insights that position Avison Young as a trusted retail advisor and industry leader.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- 5+ years of commercial real estate, consulting, retailer, or analyst experience preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and market data tools such as CoStar, Placer.ai, Pulse Ratings, U.S. Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment, ESRI, ArcGIS, and Power BI or Tableau.
- Understanding of retail industry dynamics including retailer and retail categories, property subtypes, and consumer data and behavior.
- Proven ability to present to internal and external audiences using digital mediums.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage and communicate with clients and produce complex deliverables under tight deadlines in partnership with an interdisciplinary team.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious with a passion for retail, trends, and analytics. Committed to building a retail platform and team to competitively position Avison Young.
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity.
The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.
For those requiring assistance with disabilities, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY!