Posting Job Title:

Market Research Manager

Posting Date:

04/18/08

Company:

Safeway Inc

Business Unit:

Marketing

Department:

Market Research

Salary Grade:

Grade 24

Minimum Salary:

$ 68200

Country:

U.S.

State/Province:

California

City:

Pleasanton

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Recruiter:

Leong,Dorothy

Requisition Number:

MKTN2245

Job Description:

The Corporate Market Research Department, located Pleasanton, California, has an opening for a Market Research Manager.

Qualifications:

5-10 years forecasting or site selection experience (preferably within the retail grocery industry) utilizing a Gravity Model. Working knowledge of real estate trends in Safeway operating areas.
Understanding of statistical concepts, correlative relationships, regression analysis and analogous comparisons. (i.e. Technical and practical background in Real Estate Research)
B.A. degree, Master’s preferred
Excellent written and analytical skills.
Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously and capacity to prioritize in an often demanding environment
Working knowledge of GIS programs, preferably MapInfo or ArcView
Self starter with solid people skills.
Understanding of research methodology covering convenience stores, fuel centers and/or neighborhood/community shopping centers helpful.
Computer literate—Microsoft Office, mapping programs, gravity model, etc.
Aptitude to develop creative “value added” background material for presentation to management
Flexible and can do attitude in fluid environment

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop sales estimates (and supporting documentation) for proposed new business, expansion and remodel projects including retail grocery, fuel centers and shopping centers.
Key participant in developing in-house statistical modeling in support of forecasting activities.
Undertake detailed field observation of marketplace and competitive conditions (20%-30% travel)
Meet with senior management, assist in real estate strategy sessions at Division level and develop actionable recommendations.
Perform miscellaneous real estate and competitive research.
Present various finding to Senior Management.
Build working relationships with Division to support their Real Estate development activities.
Take ownership of real estate projects from site identification through opening and beyond. Involvement in submittal process through post opening performance review.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Closing Date: April 25, 2008

Respond to: Interested employees are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.safeway.com/careers.