Research Associate (Retail Site Selection) Job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania US
The McDevitt Company, an international retail tenant representative based in Philadelphia, is seeking a Research Associate. This position reports to the Director of Research Strategic Planning.
This position is ideal for candidates interested in starting a career in retail site selection. The Research Associate works closely with real estate professionals across our organization and will have an unparalleled opportunity to develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the retail site selection process. You will learn from the best! There will be a very strong emphasis on your continued technical skill development, especially in GIS and database design. This position is based in our Philadelphia office.
The primary responsibilities of the Research Associate include, but are not limited to:
- Performing demographic research to assist in developing real estate strategy
- Operating and maintaining databases to assist in client research
- Creating maps and reports to assist in client research
- Build and Maintain the mapping infrastructure.
- Be the in-house cartographer.
- Develop analytical tools.
- Develop front end tools
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications:
· Commitment to developing new skills and aptitudes
· Team first attitude
· Working knowledge of GIS - ESRI a plus
· Completed coursework in cartography
· Strong analytical skills – applied statistical coursework a plus
· Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications - strong skills in ExcelAccess are a plus
Interested candidates should submit a resume to: mvail@YourPartTimeHRManager.com .