Senior Analyst, Real Estate Market Research

$73,500 - $110,400/Yr

Ross-Shire Engineering - Dublin, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Dublin, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Senior Analyst, Real Estate Market Research at ROSS is responsible for preparing in-house real estate market research studies and reports using geographic information systems (GIS) and other primary research methods. This role supports the expansion of the store network and analyzes existing and proposed store locations by providing demographic, competitor, and related analyses. The analyst will define trade areas, examine customer behavior, and analyze competitors' growth strategies, ultimately producing reports and recommendations based on their findings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and formalize site research submittal packages for review and approval to be presented at the Real Estate Committee.
• Generate demographic data for new and existing store locations using GIS and other research methods.
• Communicate with internal and external sources to obtain information needed for site research and presentations.
• Run proforma income statements and estimate sales for new and existing store locations, remodels, and expansions.
• Support data gathering and transformation into systems, including coordination of in-store zip code surveys and competitor data.
• Conduct various market research studies and special reports, providing strategic analysis on trade area creation and business generation.
• Build expertise in the internal site management system (pdSiteLink) and maintain reporting.
• Participate in company meetings and attend site tours and industry conferences as needed.
• Complete special projects as assigned or self-developed.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in retail site research, GIS, spatial analytics, demographic research, or real estate analysis.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with knowledge of retail store site selection strategies and sales forecasting.
• Understanding of GIS technology (MapInfo, Trade Area Systems) and spatial analysis.
• Ability to initiate technical problem-solving processes and recommend solutions with supervision.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or related software.
• College degree required with emphasis on Geography, Real Estate, Marketing, or Market Research.
• Retail real estate market research experience required.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling proprietary information.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Inclusive work environment with a commitment to diversity and community engagement.