Real Estate Market Research Manager — In-Office Leader …, City of Sydney

Market Research Manager Joining a new, dynamic business division at Domain, creating market‑leading content, data, and insights. Exciting leadership roles in an awesome, team-oriented team kicking off in January 2026. Unlock career growth opportunities across a market‑leading technology business. About Domain and CoStar Group Domain is one of Australia’s most trusted and loved property brands, helping millions of Australians find their dream home and stay informed about the property market. Domain has joined forces with CoStar Group, a global leader in real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, to take the next big leap in property technology and data innovation. As part of CoStar Group, an S&P; 500 company with more than 35 years of experience transforming how people understand and transact real estate, Domain is entering an exciting new era of growth. CoStar is investing heavily in new products, technology, and people to revolutionise how Australians access property data, insights, and marketplaces. This is a rare opportunity to join a world‑class research team at the intersection of Domain’s local market expertise and CoStar’s global scale and technology as we build the future of real estate intelligence together. Role Overview The Market Research Manager leads a team of researchers in maintaining accurate and comprehensive commercial real‑estate market data and portfolio analytics. The role is central to CoStar Group’s mission, enabling clients to make informed, high‑impact business decisions that shape a vital segment of the economy, helping businesses successfully open offices, retail stores, and industrial facilities. You will be responsible for leading the team in investigating and profiling companies to ensure owners, brokers, and real‑estate professionals can identify the best‑suited buildings for their needs. Join our growing research organisation where your work makes a daily difference and is supported by industry‑leading benefits and salaries. This is an in‑office position, Monday through Friday. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high‑performing research team: oversee a team of 8+ Associate Research Consultants, providing leadership, coaching, and mentorship to foster a strong team culture and a centre of excellence in line with individual development plans.
- Ensure data integrity and market coverage: supervise the collection, analysis, and timely publication of accurate, comprehensive commercial real‑estate data for your assigned markets/region, developing workflows and conducting regular audits to maintain the highest quality standards and client service.
- Drive strategic planning and reporting: partner with sales and product teams to align with client needs, prepare quarterly “Territory Plans” for data and relationship improvements, and oversee the creation of comprehensive market reports. Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or a related field.
- Experience & skills: 2+ years of experience leading a team of 6 or more individuals, 2+ years in a professional, corporate environment, and 2+ years of experience within commercial real estate.
- Other: flexibility to work shifts aligned with national time zones. Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the commercial real estate industry.
- Experience with creating effective KPIs and meeting performance metrics (results‑oriented).
- Strong leadership and management skills, including coaching, mentoring, and workload control.
- Success in building strong, cohesive teams through influence and collaboration.
- Ability to articulate and execute corporate strategy effectively.
- Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to manipulate data, filter, and develop basic formulas.
- Creative problem solving, attention to detail, objectivity, and strategic thinking.
- Analytical approach to interpreting information and trends.
- Ability to interact at all levels and establish rapport with stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills.
- 5+ years of experience in real estate research or data management. Why Join Us? Be part of a global leader in property technology and data innovation. Work with cutting‑edge tools and methodologies to shape the future of real‑estate intelligence. Enjoy career growth opportunities within a high‑performing, collaborative team. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Domain is enthusiastically and unapologetically committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive work culture which reflects our customers and communities. We are proactively looking for candidates from all lived experiences, including people with disability, and people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples), faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities (including trans and non‑binary people). We are committed to providing an equitable recruitment process for people with disability. If you require adjustments during the process we’re here to support. If you wish to receive this job advertisement in an accessible format, or have a confidential chat about workplace adjustments, please contact our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at or leave a message on and we will get back to you. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P; 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitise the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real‑estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling or by sending an email to . #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r9qwj