Sr. Analyst - Market Research

Support Center - Irving

This position will be responsible for supporting the organization’s real estate objectives (existing store network, new stores, and relocations) by creating and managing first-class data platforms to acquire, share and analyze real estate and other related supporting information. The position requires creativity in data management, custom reporting, and the understanding of a variety of workflows throughout the company with the goal of increasing organizational efficiency. This role will require the Sr. Market Research Analyst to immerse themself into complicated real estate, construction, operation, facilities, and lease administration’s day-to-day processes.

Major Activities

• Create, manage, and maintain a variety of real estate databases, including our primary Real Estate SQL database, REC database and input reporting, Costar dbase connection, Smartsheet, etc.  Be the central database curator for all Real Estate Development, Construction, Lease Administration, Store Planning, and Facilities. Verify and continually cross-check data for accuracy and validity. Annually work with our outside data vendors and consultants to incorporate updated or new data into our systems, reports, and processes.
• Facilitate the acquisition and compiling of the necessary materials for the monthly Real Estate Committee meeting.   Manage deadlines for REC material submittal from the REDs and validate for accuracy. Help REDs with their information materials and be responsible for producing the REC final deck for the committee.
• Support the Director, Real Estate Market Research and Manager, Real Estate Market Research with timely research reports including but is not limited to new store targets, relocation priorities, store closure priorities, competitive blunting strategy, and any multi-location acquisition strategies.

Support Provided Outside Real Estate Department

• Develops district realignment maps and corresponding store list for operations.
• Work with New Store Team on assigning new store numbers and naming conventions.
• Competitive tracking for Operations, Real Estate, and Pricing.
• Provide materials on an ad-hoc basis for ongoing Board of Director meetings.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Business Statistics, or Data Analytics preferred, or equivalent work experience

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• Proficiency in database management and the use of the following software tools:
• Alteryx, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, SQL Management Studio, and Geographic Information Systems.

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• 5+ years of relevant GIS/Database experience and/or database management

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Business Statistics, and/or Data Analytics.

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

• Certification in GIS is preferred but not required

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

• Experience with working across an organization, building relationships and teams to achieve well-defined goals or objectives.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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