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Kroger Family of Companies CORP REAL ESTATE MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST in Cincinnati, Ohio
Play an integral part of the Real Estate team, preparing sales forecasts for new stores, expansion/remodels, closure/impact analysis, and competitive acquisitions.Develop forecasts utilizing gravity and analog methodologies with an emphasis on mid-large metro market analysis.Function as a project manager when necessary and assist in analyst training and development.Gather intelligence from a variety of primary and secondary sources with frequent travel. Organize market data for effective analytics of competitive, economic, population, housing, transportation and land use data.Prepare written and oral presentations of findings for implementation by Real Estate department and other users throughout the company. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete volume projection studies consisting of site, remodel, conversion and impact scenarios utilizing gravity and analog modeling theory/technology; this includes all phases of fieldwork, data preparation, modeling and final report completion
Complete mid – large metro market projects, functioning as project manager in certain situations
Assist in developing storing strategies, market reviews, and participate in meetings at division & General Office (G.O.) levels as applicable.
Complete miscellaneous projects including demographic, traffic, competitive/market analysis, etc.
Work on special projects as required
Assist in analyst training and development
Travel independently up to 30% throughout U.S.; complete assigned projects and adept as an industry/market expert regarding competitive and market intelligence
Maintain awareness of industry trends and developments
Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum
Creative/analytical minded individual
Detail orientated and possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple overlapping projects simultaneously; sense of urgency
Strong written and oral communication skills including ability to communicate analyses and recommendations to senior management
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle confidential information
Must be able to collaborate well within and across teams as well as work autonomously
Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internet research
Knowledge of GIS technology beneficial.
Desired
Bachelors degree in related field desired plus a minimum of 2 years of experience in store location research, including analog and gravity modeling methodology; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous retail experience