Real Estate General Manager
The Role
The Role
The General Manager has overall responsibility of running the
company profitably while driving the sales and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Seek
and prospect for profitable new business in coordination with Kisima Real
Estate Consultation Board and strategy team.
- Achievement
of the set targets are exceeded by driving revenue and minimizing
outflows.
- Accountable
for Kisima Real Estate profitability, performance and success through
P&L and Budget management.
- Effectively
manage the different departments to ensure they operate efficiently.
- With
the Finance Manager regularly report on Kisima’s financial performance to
the board.
- Ensure
all employees are focused on meeting Key Performance metrics.
- Ensures
the Kisima Real Estate delivers exceptional customer service by handling
customers’ needs effectively and efficiently.
- Provide
leadership and direction to Kisima Real Estate’s team to ensure there is a
clear focus on delivering on the goals and expectations of the company.
- Recommend
and account for staff recruitment, training, management and motivation.
- Communicate
and set clear performance expectations for each team member and hold them
accountable for results.
- Conduct
meetings in order to set daily workflow, priorities and delegate as
necessary in order to meet company targets.
- Clear
communication of Kisima Real Estate performance, objectives and targets on
a regular basis through monthly team meetings and set FEP communication
channels.
- Conduct
one to one meetings with Kisima Real Estate employees to set and evaluate
individual targets and timelines.
- Commercial,
Sales, PR and marketing plans and strategies to grow market share, grow
sales revenue and defend margins
- Review
the potential and performance of different in-house and products and
develop a strategic action plan accordingly
- Ensure
that all Agreements with different contractors,suppliers ,tenants,buyers
are effectively maintained and implemented.
- Establish
and ensure the company maintain an excellent customer service at all
levels of the organization
- Undertake
market research and intelligence, and conceptualize new products for the
market
Day to day Responsibilities:
- Day
to day management of the company ensuring best practice is followed.
- Oversee
the management of ongoing projects.
- Prepare
daily and ad hoc Management Reports in time.
- Ensure
office administration is effectively done and coordinated.
- Prepare
for and attend scheduled meetings.
- Conduct
due diligence in all areas of operations.
- Approve
financial expenditure as per set policy and process.
- In
coordination with Financial Manager conduct financial and budget analysis.
- Participate
and contribute to marketing meetings and campaigns.
- Monitor
and manage daily employee metrics like attendance and absences.
- Oversee
the daily implementation of the overall strategy for the company.
Education Qualifications:
University degree in Land Economics and relevant professional qualifications
Master in Urban Development is an added advantage
Skills & Attributes Required
University degree in Land Economics and relevant professional qualifications
Master in Urban Development is an added advantage
Skills & Attributes Required
- Over
5 years of proven success in Commercial/sales and property management
preferably at senior level.
- Strong
General Management experience, preferably with a real estate
company.
- Ability
to develop, formulate strategy and exercise good judgment
- Experience
of heading up and managing a team of staff including slaes
- Knowledge
of key contacts and players within the real estate sector
- Experience
of building a business and of achieving and working to targets
- Knowledge
of sales and marketing techniques
- High
level financial management and commercial awareness, i.e Knowledge of
profit and loss and how to grow and monitor business sales and profit
- Strong
leader with good organization, and the ability to achieve results
- Demonstrated
ability to communicate, network and interact across all functions with
confidence and authority.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong
relationship building and diplomatic skills
- Flexible
and able to travel to customers across Kenya and East Africa Region
- Willing
to put extra time to meet business needs.
To Apply
Interested candidates should email their application and CV
addressed to the HR Officer using vacancies@fep-group.com to reach us on or
before the 31st January 2013.
Women are encouraged to apply for the position.
