WS Development
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“General Manager at WS Development. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management. Achieve excellence in day-to-day operations. Oversee general budget”
What You'll Achieve.
Overall responsibility for achieving excellence; Focus on financial bottom line; Creating places where people want to be; Focus on impact vs effort; ROI will be the most effective
Industry & Context.
Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability to change
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience-centric mindset, Enthusiasm, curiosity, entrepreneurial initiative, and a work ethic, A people-person who enjoys developing people, growing relationships, and collaboration, Ability to provide both strategic guidance and day-to-day tactical direction on a wide variety of operational and marketing-related matters, organizational skills, Salesmanship and passion, Clear, concise communication skills, Desire to work hard & with a sense of urgency, Can-do, optimistic attitude, Orientation toward innovation and trying new things, Consistent focus on optimization and improvement (both self-improvement and the work), High ethical standards and integrity, Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook, Experience leading a cross-functional team towards productive, shared outcomes, Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability to change, A college degree required
Nice to Have
MBA or other advanced degree preferred, Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving workplace, Demonstrated success as a proven leader, passionate about hiring great people, leading great people, and developing great people
What You'll Do.
Achieve excellence in day-to-day operations
Oversee general budget
Support business plan
Lead center activities
Build external partnerships
Identify leads for tenants
Partner with Construction and Development
Build strategic brand partnerships
Manage property finances
Evaluate financial trade-offs
Prepare and manage budget
Juggle large workload
Develop proactive MOD plan
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with security, housekeeping, and maintenance vendors; Motivates his/her cross-functional and direct report team; Exceptional interpersonal skills; Ability to sell what we do and inspire partners; Experience working in a complex cross-functional environment; Management of a wide variety of stakeholders; Partner with Leasing; Partner with Construction and Development; Experience leading a cross-functional team
Communication Scope
Clear, concise communication skills
Process & Methodology
Comfort in business plans, strategy, financial fluency, day-to-day project management, Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Full Job Description
**Overview** The General Manager (GM) has overall responsibility for the success and excellence of **The Avenue Viera** and is relentlessly focused on customer, tenant, and client experience while always keeping the financial bottom line in mind. **The property is beloved by many in the community and on the cusp of its next chapter introducing exciting and dynamic retailers and restaurants alike.** The GM is a leader at WS Development and has direct reports including a Marketing lead and an Office Manager, as well as working closely with security, housekeeping, and maintenance vendors. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic leader and one that motivates his/her cross-functional and direct report team with a passion for and understanding of a modern consumer-centric experience. This person looks to analogous but disparate industries (think Disney, cultural centers, civic public space, etc.) for inspiration and understands our innate challenge is a battle for people’s time – **in the pursuit of creating places where people want to be.** Further, this person will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to sell what we do and inspire partners around the mission. This includes selling in the context of Leasing tours and brand partnership development. We work in an entrepreneurial environment, so the candidate must have the ability to pivot and evolve, and to make decisions in a rapidly changing environment. Comfort in business plans, strategy, and financial fluency are a part of day-to-day project management. Candidates will come from a wide variety of backgrounds including retail, hospitality, entertainment, and marketing. The day-to-day work of a GM is highly cross-functional in nature. The GM will report to a regional Director of Asset Strategy and Experience. **Key position accountabilities** * Overall responsibility for achieving excellence in the day-to-day operations of **The Avenue Viera** * Oversight and ownership of general budget, supportin
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