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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | PROPERTY INDUSTRY MAY 2008 |
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General Manager - Development |
| Position Code: | 1800 | | Career Level: | 7 |
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Responsible for
Determining and managing strategies to drive new development opportunities to the market. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive Officer |
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Supervises
Lease administrators, contractors and project staff. |
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Main Activities
Developing, in conjunction with the leadership team, the strategy for the development function. Participating effectively towards the achievement of strategic and business plan objectives.
Ensuring that the company's property portfolio is managed so the portfolio remains strategically positioned and value adding.
Ensuring that the knowledge skills and capabilities of the property development team are developed.
Developing and implementing strategies to grow the business.
Negotiating with all appropriate stakeholders to ensure the project achieves necessary approvals.
Developing and implementing appropriate property management policies, systems and processes.
Preparing of annual budgets and reporting on performance against targets. Preparing any other reports required by General Manager.
Working with the sales and marketing team to formulate strategies to achieve sales targets.
Directing and motivating subordinate managers to achieve agreed targets.
Communicating with the CEO to ensure he/she remains fully informed of all significant operating issues.
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Key Skills
Excellent communication skills.
Good negotiation and decision making skills.
Computer skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work within a team effectively.
Financial management/reporting and analysis skills.
Strong leadership and motivational ability.
Proven management experience at a senior level.
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Internal Contacts
Development managers, leasing team, centre management, sales, marketing and finance department. |
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External Contacts
Builders, contractors, authorities, clients and suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
A minimum of 10 years experience in the property industry at a management level. Will also possess relevant tertiary qualifications in either Property development or business related degree. |
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