Vice President of Real Estate & Public Affairs

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Job Summary:

Responsibilities

• Manages existing real estate assets to secure cash flow; minimize site lease, real estate, and some public affairs expenses; employ capital monies for new construction and acquisitions; and maximize value of assets in condemnation. Prepare monthly & quarterly reports.
• Oversees real estate matters, including policies, and procedures to protect the existing real estate inventory; and work with others to effect laws and public sentiment that is friendly to the company/industry. Prepare quarterly Real Estate and Public Affairs Reports, strategizing on current issues and developing political and community relationships campaigns.
• Coordinates with legal counsel in all matters involving restrictive zoning, takings, lease contract disputes, code violations and other legal issues.
• Maintains consistent communications with real estate and public affairs department to effectively share ideas with the parent company and sister divisions.
• Wins support of programs from various government and community entities consistent with company goals and objectives, while thwarting obstacles to those goals and objectives.
• Works with other departments such as sales, marketing, finance, and operations to target opportunities, set real estate goals, and evaluate legal/governmental issues.
• Resolves challenging customer complaints.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education,
  training, experience, or military experience
• Graduate degree or a real estate license preferred.

Work Experience

• 3 years real estate experience, preferably in charge of either significant portfolio management and/or the entitlement process for a real estate leasing/development firm.
• 2 years management experience required, preferably in a related field.
• Relevant experience in managing 3rd party vendors.

Skills

• A strong talent mindset - exceptional people management and team performance experience.
• Able to read and interpret complex legal, zoning and technical documents.
• Politically savvy with the ability to select and build an effective team, and to inspire the same excellence in others.
• Deep and broad business acumen with strong analytical, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills focused on achieving business results.
• Have a collaborative and professional style with the objective of building strong relationships with diverse customer groups and vendors.
• Be a self-starter with a diligent work ethic, demonstrated flexibility and tolerance for rejection.
• Able to multi-task and balance multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of media and advertising industry, business cycles, and key revenue and expense drivers.
• Able to accurately assess situations, perform root cause analysis and provide solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including acumen in delivering presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Competencies

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly,and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue andeffectively gets message across.
• Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence andcommit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self efficacy,resilience, and persistence in followers.
• Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to newideas and methods, and championing transformational change within theorganization and beyond.
• Market, Industry, and Competitive Knowledge: Applying an understandingof the buyer's persona and journey, the economic, cultural, and businessenvironment, including competitive and customer behavioral trends, toposition the organization for success.
• Nurturing Innovation: Creating a welcoming environment that encouragesdifferent perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity,openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
• Negotiating: Seeking to resolve different perspectives or matters of disputeby discovering shared interests and finding mutually acceptablesolutions.
• Planning and Organizing: Reaching goals by making and following plans,setting, and sticking to priorities and allocating resources effectively.
• Presentation: Preparing and delivering presentations in a variety of formaland informal settings, engaging the audience and managing the logisticalcomponents of the presentation such as the location and technology.

Other Requirements

• Occasional travel outside the market area for legislative sessions and company sponsored events and trade meetings.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Has a valid driver's license.

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