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ABOUT SAVILLS

Savills is an organization full of extraordinary individuals. Brilliant people who are driven to succeed, hungry to remain at the forefront of their specialties, and eager to propel themselves, our clients, and our business forward. We are one of the preeminent commercial real estate firms with services ranging from tenant representation and project management to workplace strategy and occupant experience - showcasing the breadth and depth of our expertise.

Find your place to thrive

No matter the role you're in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. The DNA ingrained in our business guides us on this mission, shaping the way we behave to deliver the best results. When you join Savills, our ask for you is simple:

Be extraordinary, together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Savills is seeking a Research Director to oversee Texas commercial real estate markets. This role is responsible for developing world-class research that differentiates Savills as a market leader, delivers insights to clients in an engaging and innovative format, and maintains a competitive advantage in the marketplace through market expertise and thought leadership. Working under the guidance of the Head of Americas Research, the candidate will collect, update, analyze and present office and industrial market data across Texas. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned commercial real estate research professional with deep expertise in market analytics, a strong record of leadership, and outstanding client focus, seeking a high-visibility role in a best-in-class organization.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Maintain strong knowledge of the conditions, factors and trends affecting the commercial real estate markets within this region and proactively deliver information, insights and products that demonstrate a solid command of this insight
• Provide regular updates to, and maintenance of, proprietary market information databases, including building and owner information, stacking plans, rental rates, lease and sale comparables, tenants in the market, and other key data points
• Lead the reporting process for quarterly office and industrial market statistics, assisting with, and contributing to the direction and authorship of, national research thought leadership
• Respond to all requests for data and information in a timely and accurate manner (explicit service/turnaround responsibility)
• Serve as a trusted analytical partner specifically for emerging industries and key verticals
• Demonstrated interest and comfort using emerging AI platforms (ChatGPT, automation, visualization tools)
• Work closely with research counterparts and foster a team environment that is collaborative, entrepreneurial and forward thinking
• Work with brokerage, consulting, marketing, and graphics teams to best position research to contribute to thought leadership content, business development, client service efforts, and pursuit strategy
• Create relationships with external research peers and experts in the local real estate community in order to exchange information and keep abreast of relevant industry developments
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for all regional research outputs, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across markets and sectors
• Oversee regional research data infrastructure, including data sourcing, integration, quality assurance and technology adoption, and champion advanced analytics, automation and AI-driven tools
• Drive thought leadership by producing authoritative reports, white papers and market commentary; represent the firm in the media and at industry conferences, panels and events
• Influence and contribute to national research direction by sharing regional insights, best practices and innovation with enterprise research leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Seasoned experience in commercial real estate and/or research and analysis, with a sustained record of progressive responsibility and leadership
• Strong problem-solving, writing ability, analytic and data visualization skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority
• Proven ability to prioritize, delegate and foster the development of high performing teams to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork
• Accomplished with Microsoft Office suite, CoStar, internet research, and various other types of analytical and presentation software; use of AI tools is a plus
• Demonstrated experience presenting research findings and market insights to clients and prospective clients in meetings, pitches, and formal presentations
• Experience representing an organization externally through client meetings, industry events, media engagement, or conference presentations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across markets while setting strategic direction and maintaining executional excellence
• Established success in scaling processes, improving efficiency, and implementing best practices across teams or regions

Savills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Savills participates in the E-Verify program.