General Manager - Real Estate at Alternate Doors

The Main areas of focus would be: Leadership, Ensuring efficient operations, Revenue Generation and Provision of Excellent Customer Service.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Seek and Prospect new real estate opportunities in consultation with the Board and the Management Team. Such opportunities include, but are not limited to:

   1. Development of housing estates

   2. Purchase of land, to be subdivided and sold

   3. Property agency

   4. Property management

2. Accountable for profitability, performance on set targets and budget management

3. Provide advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to the staff to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies.

4. Have full oversight on the accounting function and report on the Financial Performance to the Board together with the Finance Manager

5. Ensuring delivery of exceptional Customer Service by handling customer needs and handling the different queries

6. Providing Direction and Leadership to the team: Ensuring clear focus on set targets and objectives

7. Recommend and Account for Staff recruitment,Training,Management and Motivation

8. Set Clear KPIS for the Staff and ensure accountability in meeting their set targets

9. Conduct Daily meetings to ensure proper workflow and priorities

10. Conduct one on one meetings, appraisals and any other disciplinary measures towards staff

11. Manage Commercial Sales, PR and Marketing to ensure revenue growth and margins are defended

12. Negotiate and ensure all contracts with suppliers,contractors,tenants,buyers are executed and maintained towards the value maximization for the company

13. Undertake Market research, intelligence to ensure the company remains dynamic by coming up or improving the products at hand

14. Undertake feasibility studies and Cost Benefit Analyses when seeking new real estate projects for the company to engage in.

15. Provide full Project Management preparation, control and oversight over approved projects to conclusion.

Day To Day Activities will include: Managing Ongoing projects, Daily Staff Meetings, Preparing scheduled reports, Conduct Due diligence in areas of Operations, recommend and/or approve financial expenditure as per agreed guidelines, managing employee metrics, and Oversee daily implementation of the overall strategy

Requirements:

1.     Senior Management level (5 Years)in a Real Estate Company, Property development or Construction with a verified Track record

2.     Strong General management Experience in a Successful Real Estate Company

3.     Sales and Marketing Experience

4.     Previous experience in Managing a diverse team

5.     Knowledge of Key players within the real Estate Industry

6.     High Level of Financial Management and Commercial Awareness

7.     Strong Leadership skills with ability to achieve results

8.     Ability to network across all industries with confidence and authority

9.     Ability to formulate strategy and follow up on its execution

10.  Excellent relationship building skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills

Education; University Degree in Land Economics or Related Course (Business related) and relevant professional qualifications. A Master’s Degree would be and added advantage