Associate, GIS and Research Specialist
This position is primarily responsible for producing maps and research related materials utilizing MapInfo software that provide our clients analysis in their retail real estate decision-making process. The position provides timely and high-quality service to clients and brokers by managing multiple steps in the real estate process. This position will be part of a dynamic company executing transactions for leading retail clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Produce maps using MapInfo for commercial real estate marketing & planning uses
- Analytic and graphic design sensitivity to plan map styles according to use: street map, aerial maps, DEM & demographic maps
- Maintain databases of retailers, traffic counts, shopping centers, road construction changes, housing developments & imagery
- Research & manipulate location data in MS Excel to prepare for geocoding
- Run demographic reports using on-line applications
- Digitally enhance aerial photography using Photoshop
- Translate, modify & register site plans, master plans & logos, including custom symbols
- May also assist clients to choose & analyze demographic data for site selection models
- Manage, update & edit retail layer
- Responsible for quarterly vacancy study and associated client presentation
- Research real estate and economic trends providing reports to sales force for client’s use
- Utilize Google Earth and Google Maps for 3D imagery graphics
- KML/KML Google Earth development
- Miscellaneous duties as directed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MapInfo experience preferred and knowledge of on-line GIS resources
- Prior market analysis (retail location-based GIS) highly desirable
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, Photoshop
- Project management & organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to “drill down” & figure things out – provide solutions to problems
- Work independently, supporting multiple teams
- Receptive & willing to learn new technologies
- Ability to communicate changing workload & manage multiple concurrent deadlines
- Willingness to take full ownership of responsibilities
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or four to seven years related experience and/or training.
About Velocity Retail Group
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Velocity Retail Group provides a full range of commercial real-estate services including leasing and selling of shopping centers, tenant representation, consulting, investment consulting, development to retail tenants, and redevelopment to owners of retail real estate throughout the Southwest. Visit www.velocityretail.com. Apply at careers@velocityretail.com.