Data Specialist (Minneapolis) - Commercial Real Estate

Data Specialist - Commercial Real Estate

Northmarq – Minneapolis, MN (Bloomington, MN)

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate! 

Northmarq is seeking a Data Specialist at its Minneapolis, MN (Bloomington, MN) headquarters office. The individual will be responsible for accurately researching, interpreting, and entering commercial real estate sale transactions and related information into the company's proprietary database. This role emphasizes maintaining data quality and supporting users through the helpdesk, contributing to the overall growth, accuracy, and quality of Salesforce data. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the specialist will collaborate with both team members and technical teams to implement data requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Data Entry and Interpretation
   1. Accurately and thoroughly research commercial real estate sale transactions, on-market sale listings, and contact information for related properties, tenants and companies in a timely manner.
   2. Correctly interpret and translate information obtained from lease abstracts, marketing brochures, sales comparable reports, press releases, etc.
   3. Enter and update research findings into company’s proprietary database, with an emphasis on consistent and professional formatting. Ensure project queues are maintained properly, including data entry on newly listed on-market comps, updating existing and ongoing comps, and verifying termination information. Correct all errors identified during the audit process in a timely manner.
2. Data Management and Data Quality
   1. Support users through the helpdesk – Manual data updates through an active work queue (email status updates, record merging).
   2. Support data management to improve Salesforce data growth, accuracy, and quality.
   3. Perform ad hoc data cleansing projects.
3. Teamwork
   1. Includes providing back up coverage for other members, participating in team meetings, communicating regularly with the team and manager, and sharing, cross referencing, and auditing department-related work as needed.
   2. Ability to work and communicate with technical teams to implement requirements in Salesforce.
4. Communication
   1. Professionally communicate with users, providing them feedback regarding data standards and minimum requirements.
   2. Produce documentation for user support.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
• Previous experience in the commercial real estate industry is preferred, not required
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; proficient in formulas, vlookups, pivot tables, macros
• Technical proficiency and ability to navigate the internet to elicit information
• Detail-oriented with the ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts and technologies
• Independent research, problem-solving skills, and resourcefulness skills required
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate thoughts effectively by presenting information both in writing and verbally
• Ability to multi-task, achieve tight deadlines, and problem-solve while staying organized.
• Experience supporting a sales/account management organization
• Customer focused
• Data entry experience and exposure to working with large data sets
• Ability to interpret data accurately and thoroughly

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!

The estimated hourly rate for this role is $25.00 - $28.00 / hour. Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience.