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Research Director

Job ID

238717

Posted

23-Sep-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Research

Location(s)

El Segundo - California - United States of America, Glendale - California - United States of America, Irvine - California - United States of America, Los Angeles - California - United States of America, Ontario - California - United States of America

About The Role:

As a CBRE Research Director, you will oversee the work of the Los Angeles region (greater LA, Orange County and Inland Empire) research team, to collect market intelligence and deliver actionable and 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.

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, ensure strategic alignment of research priorities and initiatives, and identify areas of improvement.

- Participate in kickoff meetings for key pitches and pursuits, mobilize team resources to meet the specific needs of pitches and pursuits, and present research findings to clients.

- Confidently engage with clients and collaborate with the sales team to craft and deliver compelling market narratives during pitches and client presentations.

- Cultivate strong working relationships with Los Angeles-area business publications and trade organizations by actively seeking speaking opportunities to amplify the CBRE brand and establishing CBRE as leading resource for these organizations.

Manager of local data operations and research report outputs:

- Ensure data integrity and lead local data collection efforts by maintaining and updating a proprietary database with real estate market data, including, but not limited to, availability, vacancy and lease rates, lease and salecomparables, development activity, and tenant occupancy.

- Coordinate the delivery and updates of standard Field Research outputs such as quarterly Figures reports, building stacks and skylines, and market overviews.

- Collaborate with local leadership and national thought leaders on a thoughtful agenda of local content and reports focused on compelling real estate and economic trends.

- Provide key insights and implications for commercial real estate.

Leader and people manager for the Los Angeles area research team:

- Responsible for hiring, budgeting, task delegation, and project deadlines.

- Provide formal supervision to individual employees within the research team.

- Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.

- Prepare and deliver performance appraisal for staff.

- Mentor team members to foster their professional development and enhance their 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.

_Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future._

- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

- 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate, with a minimum of 3 years of experience leading and managing a team.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be 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 California 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 develop 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.

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.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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 Research Director position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Research Director position is $170,000 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.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)