New Homes Research Manager
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New Homes Research Manager

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

The Research team is the heart of CoStar, capturing market-critical information that enables our commercial real estate clients to make informed, high impact business decisions daily. CoStar Group's research contributes to the most important segment of our economy, and we are seeking a New Homes Research Manager to join our growing research organization.?

Homes.com (a subsidiary of CoStar Group) is a growing marketplace, reimagining the home search experience for consumers. We are reimagining the Homes.com Network to efficiently connect builders with buyers and their agents and generate maximum exposure for their communities.

**ROLE DESCRIPTION**

The Research Manager for New Homes will build and lead a world-class team that will redefine the residential real estate marketplace. You will demonstrate your leadership, adaptability, creativity, strategic-thinking, communication, and analytical skills by serving CoStar Group customers. The researchers on your team will collect content on builders and developers of new home construction throughout the United States using proven research methodology and conducting interviews with key players in the market.?The content that your team collects will consist of builder profiles and their assets, construction activity, and specs and pricing on new homes.

You will collaborate with the Development team to create tools and processes to help your team be more effective with Research partners to expand the quality and depth of data. You will also collaborate with Product Design to present the narratives and images, and with Sales to communicate the value proposition of this incredible resource.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Lead a team of 8-12 researchers to track all components of new home construction in the United States

+ Deliver a comprehensive database of home builders and their inventory to power Homes.com and CoStar

+ Coach, mentor, and develop team members through individual development plans tailored to skill, competencies, and career development that result in a center of excellence

+ Collaborate with leaders and peers in the creation of processes and workflow to elevate the quality and consistency of content for our residential products

+ Manage assignments from inception to completion ensuring deadlines are met

+ Track performance indicators to measure quality and timeliness of content relative to standards and guidelines

+ Communicate and collaborate with clients and internal leaders to resolve issues and assess needs for future operational improvements and innovation

+ Ensure data quality and identify opportunities for data enhancement

+ Promote the advantages of utilizing our suite of products to make informed business decisions and maximize marketing exposure

+ Work with the GIS and content teams when identifying new large-scale master-planned communities that qualify as neighborhoods

+ Partner with CoStar and Homes.com sales organizations to effectively on-board clients and provide additional product training as needed to solve their business needs

+ Provide world-class customer service to all clients with a heavy emphasis on personal attention

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited, not for profit University or College

+ 1+ years of experience in the Homebuilding Industry or Commercial Real Estate

+ Proven track record of leading a team in achieving operational metrics, and prioritizing and controlling workload to meet deadlines

+ A track record of commitment to prior employers

+ Proven history of exceptional organizational skills

+ Effective communication skills

+ Ability to work within a collaborative environment

+ Experience and demonstrated proficiency with Excel that includes the ability to manipulate data, filter, and develop basic formulas

**INTERNAL QUALIFICATIONS**

Internal applicants are expected to have the following education/experience combination:

+ Bachelor's degree required

+ Currently a Senior, Principal Researcher or Research Manager with 1 year of experience in role

+ Good standing with Corrective Action

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS**

+ Experience leading a process

+ Ability to be results oriented

+ Analytical approach with the ability to interpret information and trends, adapting quickly

+ Ability to interact at all levels and establish rapport with both internal and external stakeholders

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**

When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

+ Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

+ Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical/Vision/Dental/Prescription Drug

+ Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

+ Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

+ Commuter and parking benefits

+ 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

+ Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

+ Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply.? However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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