Real Estate Research Analyst

Position OverviewThe Real Estate Research Associate will play a critical role in expanding our retail portfolio by sourcing and identifying new acquisition opportunities. This is a hands-on research role focused on finding sites, digging into markets, tracking down leads, and building a pipeline of potential retail locations that meet the company's criteria. The ideal candidate is resourceful, detail-oriented, and energized by the hunt for the next great site.About BEK DevelopersBEK Developers is an active commercial real estate developer and owner/operator with a portfolio of approximately 40 assets. The firm is shifting its focus toward ground-up retail and mixed-use development, and this role represents one of the first hires in building out that capability offering the right candidate a rare opportunity to help shape the platform from the ground up.The company offers a more hands-on, collaborative environment compared to larger, more siloed firms - providing team members with broad exposure and the opportunity to directly impact growth.Key Responsibilities Site Identification: Proactively source potential retail acquisition targets through online research, broker outreach, market canvassing, and real estate databases. Cast a wide net and maintain an active, organized pipeline of prospects.Market Research: Research markets, trade areas, demographics, traffic patterns, and retail trends to assess where opportunities exist and where the company should be looking next.Lead Tracking & Reporting: Maintain organized records of sites identified, outreach activity, and research findings. Provide regular updates to the team on pipeline status and new leads.Broker & Vendor Outreach: Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, and other market contacts to uncover off-market and early-stage opportunities.Presentation Support: Compile research findings into clear summaries and snapshots for the team to review, not heavy financial analysis, but clean, organized information that helps the team make informed decisions quickly.Due Diligence Support: Assist as needed with gathering basic property and market information during the evaluation process.QualificationsBachelor's degree required2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate, retail real estate, or a research-intensive roleStrong research skills, knows how to find information, connect dots, and dig deeper when neededFamiliarity with real estate data platforms such as CoStar, Placer.ai, or similar toolsProficiency with AI tools and platforms, comfortable using AI-powered research tools, large language models, and emerging technologies to accelerate site identification, market research, and data gatheringHighly organized with the ability to track and manage a large volume of leads and dataStrong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated and comfortable working independently with minimal directionWhy This RoleDirect impact on the firm's growth and development pipelineHigh visibility with leadership and opportunity to influence strategyExposure to multiple aspects of the real estate lifecycleOpportunity to gain experience within an entrepreneurial, expanding platformCollaborative environment with meaningful responsibility from day one.

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