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Regional Director - Luxury High Rise

FirstService Residential · Plantation, FL · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About the Role

As Regional Director, you will strategically manage client relationships by providing key business insights and expertise on all client situations to drive loyalty, profitability, and long-term client retention. You will oversee and create an environment of ownership and accountability for a team of community managers responsible for delivering property management products and services with a focus on exceptional customer service. This role requires familiarity with Florida Statute 718 and willingness to travel to areas near Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Responsibilities

  • People Management
    • Attract, develop, and retain a diverse team of managers capable of meeting property management needs.
    • Support the onboarding of new community managers.
    • Provide ongoing training, coaching, and career development opportunities.
    • Mentor community managers and their teams, emphasizing professionalism and work ethic.
    • Hold self and managers accountable for completing tasks aligned with standard operating procedures.
    • Conduct performance management through regular check-ins, one-on-one meetings, mid-year touchpoints, and annual reviews.
    • Maintain a regular team meeting cadence to review KPIs, company initiatives, client expectations, financials, and training needs.
  • Relationship Management
    • Devise and execute client relationship management plans and activities based on client classification and importance.
    • Identify client issues and opportunities, developing action plans to improve relationships, especially for high-risk accounts.
    • Model company culture, values, and brand promise to strengthen client relationships.
    • Act as a brand ambassador by demonstrating the value of products and services.
    • Build strong relationships with board members, acting as a trusted advisor.
    • Understand and influence financial and operational goals for each client, including developer transitions, capital projects, and board objectives.
    • Communicate strategically with board members to gain consensus.
    • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality customer service aligned with client expectations.
    • Lead communication and change management for corporate initiatives impacting community managers and clients.
    • Oversee new client onboarding and establish service expectations.
    • Manage seamless transitions of managers on properties to prevent service disruptions.
  • Operations Management
    • Own key performance indicators for your book of business, including customer experience, client retention, growth, profitability, and manager turnover.
    • Manage FirstService client contracts and ensure timely renewals.
    • Maintain growth and profitability through the addition of new products and services.
    • Participate in developing business plans and support the delivery of company initiatives.
    • Utilize company tools and technology (e.g., Connect, Avid) and integrate them into team workflows.
    • Review manager property assignments to ensure balanced workloads and seamless transitions.
    • Review board packets, financial reports, and other client deliverables as required.
    • Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university.
  • 5 to 7 years' experience in property management, construction, or hospitality preferred.
  • Experience in operations, account management, or relationship management is an asset.
  • Valid state driver's license and state-mandated vehicle insurance.
  • Certification from CCAM or CAI in property management is strongly desired.

Skills

  • Demonstrated experience managing large, complex accounts with multiple clients and stakeholders.
  • Ability to translate organizational change implications and generate solutions that drive results and client satisfaction.
  • Success in working with and managing cross-functional teams, committees, and councils.
  • Excellent decision-making and analytical skills to tackle daily challenges.
  • Strong communication skills for clear and effective delivery of updates and solutions.
  • Leadership skills to coach, develop, and motivate community managers and direct reports.
  • Time management skills to meet deadlines and display efficiency.
  • Financial acumen and high-rise experience.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Finger dexterity for typing and using a keyboard.
  • Mobility to move around the office.
  • Ability to hear for receiving telephone calls and voice mail messages.

Benefits

  • Choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Time off benefits and paid holidays.
  • 401k with company match.

Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

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