Manager | Retail Research

Job Title

Manager | Retail Research & Pitch Presentation Support

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this role is to assist and enable the APAC retail team in Business Development related research and pitch preparation.

Job Description

Pitch development and management

• Collaborate with senior business leaders to develop high-impact client pitch decks and presentation materials for the APAC retail team
• Support client-facing solution development by preparing tailored presentation materials aligned with client objectives and business needs.
• Translate complex research data and insights into clear, visually appealing charts, graphs, and infographics for client presentations.
• Assist in structuring content and narratives that effectively communicate business solutions to diverse client stakeholders.
• Organize and manage a centralized repository of research reports, market databases, presentation templates, and past pitch decks for efficient project execution.
• Ensure all deliverables meet rigorous standards of accuracy, professionalism, and brand consistency to enhance client engagement and trust

Research and database management

• Conduct comprehensive market research using online sources, secondary data, and cross-border intelligence to analyze retail trends and opportunities.
• Analyze data from internal CRM databases to identify key accounts and client relationships
• Monitor and analyze retail real estate supply trends, consumer behavior, and occupier strategies across international markets with a focus on APAC.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of international retail property market dynamics, including market entry strategies, store formats, and sector-specific challenges.
• Work collaboratively across transactions, research, valuations, and consulting teams to integrate data and insights into cohesive client proposals.

Other

• Proactively review workplace systems / processes to innovate and continuously improve the business performance and workplace experience
• Performs other duties as requested by your direct manager
• Occasional requirement to work extended hours during peak times or to assist with major functions/events
• Development of operational standards / playbooks / operating manuals for all aspects of the business

General Responsibilities

• Articulate and live the Cushman & Wakefield culture, model organizational values and required behavior and hold others (employees and peers) accountable for their actions by identifying and acting on behavior which is inconsistent with agreed standards
• Comply with all Cushman & Wakefield systems that are in place to meet the health and safety obligations of the organization
• Work safely and avoid placing yourself or anyone else's health and safety at risk by your acts or omissions
• Comply with Cushman & Wakefield Environmental policies and adhere to procedures and work instructions that are relevant to your activities
• Actively participate within a community or practice group by sharing information and strategies that result in the best outcomes for the client and Cushman & Wakefield
• Understand the Cushman & Wakefield brand and expertise of services delivered to ensure all opportunities to provide a full-service offer to clients and staff is available
• Comply with Cushman & Wakefield policy

About You

• Market research, Retail real estate, Cross-border analysis, Presentation design, Data visualization, Client solutions, Business writing, Stakeholder communication, Team collaboration, Project coordination

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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