Field Research Manager, CoStar - Paris
Job Description
COSTAR GROUP – FIELD RESEARCH MANAGER, COSTAR - PARIS OVERVIEW CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering everyone to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and always work to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals worldwide use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data and make confident decisions. CoStar delivers immediate, verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market. Learn more about CoStar. ABOUT THE ROLE  As a Field Research Manager, you will be based in Paris and lead, develop, and motivate a team of Field Researchers covering Paris and other key French markets. You will be responsible for the team’s field research strategy, operational performance, data and media quality, and delivery of high-value photography, drone imagery, video, Matterport and Media shoot assignments. Working closely with Research teams, Sales, Product, Marketing and other internal partners, you will ensure that field activity supports CoStar’s market coverage, data quality and client commitments. You will combine people leadership with a strong field presence, using performance data, quality assurance and coaching to continuously improve team productivity, standards and engagement.   RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, coach and develop a team of Field Researchers across Paris and assigned French markets, setting clear expectations for performance, quality and professional standards Plan and coordinate field coverage, with multiple types of campaigns : grid canvassing, field lead, tenant hunting to improve market completeness and ensure efficient use of team resources Maintain a regular field presence to demonstrate best practice, assess operational challenges and support team members through hands-on coaching Oversee the collection and quality of property photography, drone imagery, video, Matterport, Media shoot content and relevant property data Review incoming media, field leads and property data against CoStar standards, completing quality assurance and providing timely, actionable feedback Use performance dashboards, scorecards and operational reporting to monitor productivity, market coverage, lead capture, media delivery and data quality Create and follow up on individual and team action plans to support development, address performance gaps and sustain engagement Coordinate high-value and client-facing media assignments, including Signature Ads and complementary Media shoots, ensuring accurate scoping, scheduling, delivery and internal follow-up Manage and continuously improve drone operations and other specialist media processes in line with regulatory, safety and quality requirements Partner closely with Market Research, Tenant Research, Sales, Product, Marketing and European Field Research teams to align field activity with business priorities Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of field research processes and training materials Communicate progress, risks, resourcing needs and operational results clearly to leadership and relevant stakeholders Travel regularly within the assigned geography to support field operations, team members and priority projects QUALIFICATIONS Professional proficiency in both French and English Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience Proven experience managing and developing a team in a structured corporate environment Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, workload prioritization and employee development Demonstrated ability to build a cohesive, accountable and engaged team across multiple locations Experience in commercial real estate, field research, property data collection or a related operational environment Strong understanding of professional photography and media production workflows; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, video, Matterport and drone operations is beneficial Experience managing quality assurance processes and translating standards into clear, actionable feedback Results-oriented approach with experience defining, monitoring and improving KPIs, productivity and service delivery Strong analytical skills and confidence using Excel, dashboards and operational data to identify trends, risks and priorities Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple markets, assignments and stakeholders Clear and professional communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams and levels of seniority Working knowledge of French labour practices and relevant regulatory or safety requirements for field operations Creative problem-solving, attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within France WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. At CoStar, we recognize the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. However, we particularly encourage applications from groups that are underrepresented throughout the commercial real estate industry or hospitality industry. #LI-HA1
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.costargroup.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruitaccommodation@costar.com.

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