What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Market Research position at Continental?

Continental Properties is looking for a Director of Market Research leader to join our team at our Home Office in Menomonee Falls, WI

As the Director of Market Research, you will lead the charge in shaping market strategies across multifamily residential business lines (Spring, Authentix, Avanterra, and any other new brands). You'll collaborate with key stakeholders, including executives and internal teams, to provide data-driven recommendations that guide development, leasing, and investment strategies.

This role offers flexibility! We support a hybrid work model with relocation assistance to Milwaukee, WI, and we're also open to remote candidates. #LI-Hybrid

Essential Responsibilities :

Lead and mentor the market research team to proactively guide the development, lease-up, and stabilization of rental housing communities via data-driven insights while fostering innovation and professional growth
Coach the market research team to consistently perform balanced assessments leveraging multiple sources to deliver clear and logical recommendations that illustrate both the upside and risk of an investment
Develop and continuously refine the market strategy for the company's residential rental development activities
Lead market, submarket, and site identification and evaluation through fact-based analysis
Collaborate with the data team to leverage cutting-edge tools and analytics
Prepare compelling presentations and insights for executives, municipalities, investors, and industry events

Skills for Success :

Bachelor's Degree (in business, economics, real estate, or related field) required

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including leading and mentoring teams

Proven ability to deliver insights that drive key business decisions

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a global perspective

Detail-oriented and adept at managing competing priorities

Why You'll Love Life at Continental :

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace :

Career Growth : You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.

Mental Health & Wellness : Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.

Balance : We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.

Community & Connection : Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here!

Culture of Belonging : The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.

Performance Incentives : Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.

Industry-Leading Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.

Family Support : Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Director of Market Research job openings

Director of Market Research

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Market Research position at Continental?

What is the career path for a Director of Market Research?

Job openings at Continental

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Director of Market Research jobs in the Menomonee Falls, WI area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Director of Market Research jobs in the Menomonee Falls, WI area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!