The Senior Manager, Research is a member of the Corporate Marketing team, providing important research and data to various stakeholders within the Company. This role manages a broad spectrum of research and platforms for the portfolio of shopping centers in order to provide informed insights and data. Utilizes research tools to determine the most compelling sales angles for use in key pitches for sales teams. Leads studies around redevelopment projects, mixed-use studies and consumer research.

Essential Job Functions:

• Optimize company decision-making by retrieving and aggregating data from multiple sources
  • Demographic Reporting, Mapping & Analysis
  • Nationwide Geographic & Market Intelligence
  • Shopper Profiles
  • Shopper Sentiment/Consumer Research
  • Competition Tracking
  • Trends | U.S. Retail Sales
  • Industry Insights
  • Transaction Data / Brand Affinity
  • Custom Analysis (category sales analysis, retailer portfolio analysis, etc.)
  • Data Visualization
• Deep dive into large data sets to answer key business questions, maintaining data integrity and presenting information in a digestible and actionable format
• Provide both high-level and in-depth analysis for sales teams
• Provides information to educate and inform executives around sales, traffic and economic topics
• Evaluates emerging innovative data solutions to provide actionable insights
• Collaborates on strategic discussions around innovation and industry trends
• Leverages network connections and resources to provide guidance on and support for business objectives
• Provides an updated and robust library of reports and materials for employee access
• Foster teamwork between other areas of the organization and foster key relationships with internal and external customers to provide outstanding customer service
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, geography or related social sciences field.
• 7+ years experience in shopping center or broker marketing research
• with real estate transactions, asset management, or lease administration and/or experience handling commercial real estate data.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to use data to create a story and put in layman’s terms
• Strong presentation, relationship-building and project management skills
• Proven capabilities in managing many projects at one time
• Highly organized
• PowerPoint skills required
• Must have Strong proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Excel, and statistical analysis tools to perform deep dive analysis.
• All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

A Culture of Belonging

At Macerich, we are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe our diversity creates value for our employees, workplaces and town centers, and the communities we serve.

We strive to hire great people from diverse backgrounds, and we are stronger for it. We want our employees to thrive, feel valued and respected, and therefore encourage a culture of learning, acknowledging, and celebrating individual uniqueness. We are proud of our practices and the equal opportunity for employment and advancement we foster across the organization.

In support of our culture of belonging, Macerich welcomes qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and pregnancy-related medical conditions), sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other characteristic or class protected under federal, state, or local law. Additional information is contained in Macerich’s Anti-Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Policy, which can be provided to applicants upon request. Macerich also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application process or your employment, please contact Human Resources.

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