Data Specialist

Job Title

Data Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Data Specialist reports to the Local Research Manager. The Data Specialist is responsible for supporting the development of local research output and data collection. Specifically, this position provides support for gathering and entering local market data into Cushman & Wakefield’s proprietary database. The Data Specialist is accountable for accurate and proactive maintenance of proprietary and third-party databases with local market data, as well as pulling data from said systems to support the business’s needs. This position is not specific to a service line but may specialize by property type.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform primary research on buildings that are built, under construction, proposed or under renovation
• Call and/or inquire on available properties, update proprietary database as applicable
• Track new construction, renovations, and completions, leases and sales, tenant movements (tenants in the market), direct and sublet space, etc.
• Update C&W exclusive listings on a monthly basis
• Collect, maintain and review articles relevant from all Real Estate sources for database implementation and market knowledge
• Assist with quarterly statistics process for use internally and externally under the direction of the Research Manager
• Contributes to the creation of market conditions under supervision of the Research Manager, publications to include quarterly MarketBeat and other C&W publications as well as client pitches, branch PR and consulting projects
• Assist as needed, on regional, and national level projects apart from normal report generation
• Gathers and formats information for Research requests
• Follows up on availability, lease and sale surveys
• Assists in creating and populating photo database where applicable
• Physically canvas and phone canvas buildings in order to populate tenant database and derive stacking plans where applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree; Industry related field of study preferred
• 0-1 years of real estate research or related research business experience
• Or any similar combination of education and experience
• Experience in data entry/data management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong data software applications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet goals and objectives
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective listening and critical thinking skills

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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