Manager, Market Intelligence Analyst

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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.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant 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.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

As the Manager, Market Intelligence at Avison Young, you will be a strategic leader responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of market insights that inform our business strategy and give us a competitive edge. You will lead a talented team of analysts, overseeing research into market trends, competitor activity, and economic indicators within the commercial real estate sector. This role is ideal for an experienced and analytical professional with a deep understanding of market dynamics, a proven ability to lead a team, and a passion for turning data into actionable intelligence that drives business growth.

The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $110,000 to $135,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus.  This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of market intelligence analysts, fostering a culture of curiosity, analytical rigor, and excellence.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of market data, including property-level statistics, economic indicators, and demographic trends. Translate this data into clear, insightful reports and presentations.
• Monitor and analyze competitor activities, strategies, and performance to identify market opportunities and threats.
• Develop and deliver strategic insights to senior leadership, brokers, and service line leaders, helping them to make informed decisions about business development, client strategy, and market positioning.
• Manage the creation and distribution of regular market reports, thought leadership pieces, and presentations for both internal and external audiences.
• Work closely with brokerage, marketing, and other service lines to understand their market intelligence needs and provide customized support.
• Manage the use of market data platforms, business intelligence tools, and other technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the market intelligence function.
• Continuously evaluate and improve market intelligence processes and methodologies to ensure we are providing the most relevant and timely insights.
• And of course, other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in market research, economic analysis, or a similar market intelligence role, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. Experience in the commercial real estate industry is essential.
• Strong proficiency in business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required. Experience with commercial real estate data platforms (e.g., CoStar) is highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing market trends.

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving