Real Estate Market Research Analyst
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Kansas City, KS, United States
Job Description
Real Estate Market Research Analyst
Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106
Work Model: Onsite
Department: Real Estate
Make us your BEST Choice!
Overview
As part of AWG’s Real Estate and Store Development Department, the Real Estate Market Research analyst role will help develop, support, and influence strategic plans for AWG’s independent retailers. The analyst will support member retailers with successful, profitable, and sustainable growth through new stores, expansions and remodels. The person will support company growth initiatives including data analysis, market evaluations, market expansions and potential acquisitions. The position requires overnight travel (40%+).
Market Research Position Duties and Responsibilities
Perform market studies to project supermarket sales for new stores, expansions, remodels, relocations, and format changes.
Knowledge of supermarket operations. Ability to accurately estimate supermarket sales based on information gathered in-store.
Develop and evaluate market changes and market dynamics including demographic profiles, population trends, grocery potential and competition.
Prepare quantifiable reports and presentations detailing projects and strategies for AWG member retailers.
Develop relationships with retailers and serve as market expert in helping direct retailers strategic planning and growth initiatives.
Work with real estate/store development, AWG Divisions and senior management on the Company’s strategic plans and development goals.
Work on special projects, both independently and in a team setting.
Develop databases and leverage capabilities of licensed products including GIS, SitesPlus, Costar, Placer.ai and SiteSeer.
Work with GIS Analyst to integrate all licensed platforms and maximize value and efficiencies.
Assist in production of maps for retailers, AWG divisions and senior management.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with preference for geography, business, economics, or data analytics studies.
Experience with GIS (ESRI platform).
Experience with SITESPLUS or other gravity modeling programming software.
Ability to work independently or as a team member.
Ability to handle multiple projects and schedule time accordingly.
Leader of change and innovation. Introduces creative ideas, embraces technology, and implements process improvements.
Experience/Knowledge of supermarket operations and ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
Strong Logic and Analytical Skills.
Strong Conversational & Presentation Skills.
Knowledge of statistical models and predictive analytics.
Microsoft Software Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Additional Attributes (not Required)
Fluency in Spanish
Experience with database management (Power BI, Tableaus, etc.)
Experience with statistical modeling (linear, regression, cluster, etc.)
Travel Requirements
40%+
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2024 were $12.1 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program
Yearly Holiday Bonus
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Real Estate Market Research Analyst
Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106
Work Model: Onsite
Department: Real Estate
Make us your BEST Choice!
Overview
As part of AWG’s Real Estate and Store Development Department, the Real Estate Market Research analyst role will help develop, support, and influence strategic plans for AWG’s independent retailers. The analyst will support member retailers with successful, profitable, and sustainable growth through new stores, expansions and remodels. The person will support company growth initiatives including data analysis, market evaluations, market expansions and potential acquisitions. The position requires overnight travel (40%+).
Market Research Position Duties and Responsibilities
Perform market studies to project supermarket sales for new stores, expansions, remodels, relocations, and format changes.
Knowledge of supermarket operations. Ability to accurately estimate supermarket sales based on information gathered in-store.
Develop and evaluate market changes and market dynamics including demographic profiles, population trends, grocery potential and competition.
Prepare quantifiable reports and presentations detailing projects and strategies for AWG member retailers.
Develop relationships with retailers and serve as market expert in helping direct retailers strategic planning and growth initiatives.
Work with real estate/store development, AWG Divisions and senior management on the Company’s strategic plans and development goals.
Work on special projects, both independently and in a team setting.
Develop databases and leverage capabilities of licensed products including GIS, SitesPlus, Costar, Placer.ai and SiteSeer.
Work with GIS Analyst to integrate all licensed platforms and maximize value and efficiencies.
Assist in production of maps for retailers, AWG divisions and senior management.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with preference for geography, business, economics, or data analytics studies.
Experience with GIS (ESRI platform).
Experience with SITESPLUS or other gravity modeling programming software.
Ability to work independently or as a team member.
Ability to handle multiple projects and schedule time accordingly.
Leader of change and innovation. Introduces creative ideas, embraces technology, and implements process improvements.
Experience/Knowledge of supermarket operations and ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
Strong Logic and Analytical Skills.
Strong Conversational & Presentation Skills.
Knowledge of statistical models and predictive analytics.
Microsoft Software Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Additional Attributes (not Required)
Fluency in Spanish
Experience with database management (Power BI, Tableaus, etc.)
Experience with statistical modeling (linear, regression, cluster, etc.)
Travel Requirements
40%+
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2024 were $12.1 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program
Yearly Holiday Bonus
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