Tenant Research Director Job Description **Tenant Research Director** **Company Intro** 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. CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals around the globe use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data to make decisions with confidence. CoStar delivers immediate, verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market. **Position Overview:** The role of Tenant Research Director is responsible for providing strong and effective leadership to a team of 6 to 8 Tenant Research Managers dedicated to delivering comprehensive market coverage of accurate and complete commercial real estate information to CoStar clients. The Tenant Research Director takes ownership for all data, research activity and relationships within their assigned market or region. Frequent interaction with internal and external stakeholders and a deep understanding of market drivers and activity is a critical requirement to ensure the continuous improvement of data, relationships, revenue and retention. As a role model and mentor to the Tenant Research Managers and Associates, the Tenant Research Director will support, coach and mentor Tenant Research Managers in the pursuit of research excellence by providing direction, guidance and sharing knowledge. The Tenant Research Director will represent the Research Headquarters vision of being a ‘center of excellence’ and ‘employer of choice’ by creating an environment of trust, teamwork and empowerment leading to outstanding attendance and low staff attrition. The Tenant Research Director takes ownership of the development of all team members by ensuring clear communication, regular coaching, constructive feedback and effective talent management is continuously achieved. **Essential Functions:** + Contribute to the strategic leadership of the Research Headquarters ensuring the consistent achievement of professional and performance standards. + Oversee the workload and activity of all markets/regions to ensure the Tenant Research Managers are achieving maximum productivity, efficiency and performance. + Ensure the information resources of each market/region are correctly managed so that all possible data sources are researched and the best method of contact is achieved. Drive high standards to ensure all information is accurately captured, input and published in a timely manner. + Plan improvements to the coverage, accuracy and depth of market/region data and encourage the application of innovative research approaches. Includes meaningful telephone interaction, relationship building, effective questioning, listening, probing, building rapport, tracking relevant publications and sharing information. + Identify opportunities to establish or enhance client relationships through CRE events, meetings, webinars, support and product training. Maintain a close working relationship with sales colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach is consistently taken, including meeting and presentation content. + Recruit, mentor and develop a team of high-performing Tenant Research Managers with exceptional communication skills, proven leadership capability and the highest level of integrity. Ensure Research Managers take a consistent approach to the management of Tenant Research Associate development. **Skills and Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree or higher required; ideally in business management, real estate, economics, finance, or a related discipline + Proven leadership ability and the experience of managing large teams in complex environments; success building strong, collaborative teams geared towards results + Ability to articulate and execute corporate strategy; good financial awareness and experience of working within budgets + Results oriented - ability to prioritize, drive and achieve results through self and others while working to deadlines under pressure + Excellent problem solving, research and analytical skills; attention to detail, objectivity and the ability to think strategically + Experience of coaching and mentoring others in their professional growth and development + Confident personality with the ability to interact at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders + Proficiency in MS Office, including strong Excel skills **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 + 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions + Employee stock purchase plan + Paid time off + Tuition reimbursement + Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups 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. \#BB2 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.costargroup.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-855-840-1715 or by sending an email to recruiting@costargroup.com .