Researcher

Reed Business Information Limited ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £25,000 per annum

Overview

RELX is part of Reed Elsevier Group and is a powerful player in the business to business sector. We have a portfolio of more than 100 market leading magazines, directories, online services, direct marketing services, industry conferences and awards covering over 18 markets in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia. Radius Data Exchange is a subscription-based website helping commercial property professionals to obtain news, data and research on property related matters. The research team studies development plans, available space and take-up on commercial space nationwide. EG is looking for a dynamic and confident Researcher to develop its real estate data intelligence services with specific focus on available space and transaction data on Radius Data Exchange. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for gathering high quality and up-to-minute information on commercial buildings, available space and transactions within a specified UK region or area. Build rapport with the market players within this region by regular telephone contact. Contact agents or other commercial property players such as landlords, developers at set intervals and at ad-hoc basis to procure building and market information. Participate in building and site visiting to complement desk and telephone research Monitor tenant changes in buildings via desk/telephone research and site visits. Data entry and data updates on Radius Data Exchange converting researched and market supplied data for EG subscribers’ use. There will be specified targets for both quality and the volume of data updates Data quality maintenance with specified targets for quantity and quality Record and monitor availability on commercial premises via web, desk and telephone research. KEY SKILLS REQUIRED: Excellent telephone skills with ability to communicate effectively, confidently and professionally. Computer literacy and data-entry skills Ability to work well on own initiative and able to remain focussed in a busy office environment. Good organizational and time management skills with ability to meet strict deadlines. A keen eye for detail and accuracy, with a demonstrable ability to summarize information quickly and accurately Ability to use variety of telephone and questioning techniques to obtain information. Interest in the UK Commercial Property market, and a desire to become increasingly knowledgeable about it This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89935802