Job Summary
As the Market President, you will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and contribute to the company's profitability by leading a profit center within Fischer Homes. Your primary goals will be to create the strategic vision for the profit center and then implement the strategy to include land acquisition, sales, construction, and service warranty that sells, builds, and services homes in a profitable fashion with satisfied customers. The most rewarding aspects of this role are the opportunity to work with other members of the Leadership Council on the development of the company's Strategic Plan, to lead direct reports toward understanding and implementation of that Plan, and provide leadership to the operational function as it reflects the company's mission and philosophy. This role is intended to support future expansion as we continue growing our footprint and qualified candidates would have prior experience as a market president at a Home Builder.
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Lead others to improve their performance and their growth within the organization.
- Act in the best interest of Fischer Homes, directed by strong moral and ethical values.
- Problem-solve proactively to continue to improve your team and their processes.
- Communicate persuasively to challenge, influence, and drive change.
These skills will be used to:
- Develop action plans to accomplish the Strategic Plan and ensure completion. Solicit feedback and suggest needed changes in the Plan to the Board.
- Ensure that an adequate land supply of available homesites is secured for ongoing homebuilding operations in conjunction with internal and external developers.
- Secure an adequate subcontractor base through the Construction Manager(s) by working with the Purchasing Department to jointly hire subcontractors who meet all Fischer Homes standards for quality of workmanship, insurance coverage, reliability, and cost.
- Work primarily through managers reporting to the position to ensure that new Associates are recruited, hired, trained, and compensated in a manner that is consistent with company policy. Ensure The Fischer Group’s operational staffing levels and quality are adequate to meet annual and strategic goals.
- Establish the direction and goals for the division and provide leadership through vision, expertise, and example by providing tools necessary to achieve division goals.
- Define Fischer Homes’ target market and the product line(s) to be offered in each community together with Director of Architecture, and Director of Marketing. Ensure the appropriate product and specifications exist to match the target market.
- Direct the construction operation through the development and implementation of the standards and specifications as defined by the President and Chief Operating Officer in such areas as construction quality, scheduling, safety, cost establishment, and cost control.
- Lead the sales operation through the sales leader, ensuring that the sales force conducts required follow-up activities regularly. Ensure that the sales team manages customer expectations in such a way that Fischer Homes can deliver on its promises.
- Develop or oversee new community theming: marketing collateral, modeling, recreation and operation facilities, landscaping, temporary and permanent signage, and site amenities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
- Have held a market president position or equivalent role at a New Home Builder with 550+ closings per year.
- Must be willing to relocate or reside in the southeast United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or Advanced degree
- Experience in land operations, land development, or residential construction
- Experience leading teams and developing talent
The Value of a Career with Fischer Homes
Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 30,000 homes and employs over 650 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 30th largest builder in the United States.
We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team and provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:
- Professional Development Training programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
- Employee Life Insurance
- Personal time off
- Dress for your Day
- Inclusive Leave
- Floating Holidays
- Summer Hours
Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.
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Last updated on May 30, 2024