VP, Business Initiatives

Overview

First Weber is seeking a VP, Business Initiatives professional to partner with the company CEO on business initiatives. Responsibilities include managing the operations teams, providing manager and staff professional development, driving business initiatives, analyzing report data related to key initiatives, and analyzing market data. This is a hybrid role which requires candidates to reside in WI and within First Weber’s footprint, preferably in the Madison or Milwaukee area.

• Develop strategic and operational plans for control, management, and improvement of the company’s growth capabilities and for ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Manage operations and facilities departments and teams.
• Manage office lease arrangements and renewals.
• Investigate, create and negotiate business opportunities in consultation with the CEO, and in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Appraise and interpret the effect of internal and external market data, economic factors and other external factors on the business.
• Publish a continuing series of reports designed for senior management, branch managers, agents and clients evaluating strategies to respond to key market indicators.
• Establish effective means of acquiring, tracking and managing company-generated leads to ensure the highest level of client experience and the greatest opportunity to understand and respond to clients’ changing needs.
• Recommend operational changes in organization as required by the development and growth of the business. Perform administrative activities necessary for effective management, selection and development of management leadership resources.
• Perform other duties as requested or as needed to fulfill the purpose of the job.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience and knowledge.

Experience:

• Senior real estate or related management experience.

Knowledge And

Skills:

• Moderate / high level of software and business computer application proficiency including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the company’s proprietary systems for lead management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the principles, procedures and best practices related to this position and function.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Group presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Financial skills necessary to manage operational budget.
• Skills necessary to develop and execute a business plan.
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative and project management skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including working with centralized operations.

• Valid real estate and broker’s license with continuing education credits in management and real estate.
• Documented history of high-performance results in previous positions.
• Occasional travel required to attend meetings and company events.

Come join the First Weber team!

We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer