Manager, Real Estate Industry job opportunity at World Economic Forum.



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World Economic Forum Manager, Real Estate Industry
Experience: 10-years
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Please Note: This role requires the ability to work on site 3 days per week per company policy. The annual salary range for this role is $150,000-$170,000 in New York. Why we are recruiting The World Economic Forum is an international organization that brings together leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society to build industry, regional and global agendas, address systemic issues, and improve the state of the world. The Global Industries Team is responsible for building and managing the Forum 20+ global Industry Communities and for the strategic engagement of Forum Partners from North America and Europe across Industry Communities, the 10 Forum Centres and Forum events .  We are seeking a Manager to drive both our Real Estate Industry Community. The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with and supporting the communities of CEOs and Strategy Officers in this industry sector to: Explore industry-specific issues and identify and define priorities for each industry community. Define and implement the industry agendas of each group and explore collaboration opportunities with other sectors and stakeholders, including the public sector. Develop a comprehensive portfolio of activities to deliver value to Forum Partner companies in the Real Estate industry sector.   Reporting Lines & Interactions The Manager, Real Estate Industry will report to the Head, Financial Service Industries. Internally, the Manager, Real Estate Industry will work closely with colleagues in the Global Industries Team and business development teams, and with the colleagues and teams driving the work of relevant Forum Centres. Externally, she/he will work with Forum Partner and non-Partner companies and with a broad range of stakeholders in government, academia, and civil society. Breakdown of main responsibilities Develop and execute overall strategy for the real estate industry, including managing key communities that shape industry priorities (ex: CEO Governors, Green Buildings Consortium, Strategy Officers communities) Ensure each Partner company in the Real estate Industry (from North America and Europe) has a clear engagement strategy and plan in place to deepen its engagement with the Forum. Partner with the Forum’s business development and regional business teams to manage and grow the global Industry Community, delivering on both retention and growth targets Stay informed on key issues, define strategic priorities, and work collaboratively with Forum Centres to design, develop and drive new engagement opportunities Lead planning and delivery of relevant global, regional and industry activities and events of the Forum, and represent the Forum at key industry events and conferences  Contribute to the overall activities of the Global Industries Team, including Strategic input, support at key Industry-led events People Management: This person will manage one account manager.  Focus on the development, well-being, and performance of their team member in the lens of the Forum Leadership Model – driving change, building collaboration, inspiring and delivering results. Guide, support, and motivate employee to achieve their goals and contribute to the overall success of the team and organization. Key responsibilities include setting goals, providing feedback, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment. The successful candidate will be assessed on Successful design and delivery of a coherent strategy for the Industry Communities. Impact achieved by the overall Industry Communities and contribution towards the impact of collective efforts incubated, launched, and brought to scale through relevant Forum Centres. Performance against targets in terms of numbers/size of Industry Communities (retention and growth) and relevance of organizations actively engaged in each Industry Community. Ability to generate and disseminate new insights to position the Forum at the forefront of the transformation on the Real Estate sector. Feedback from constituents on the fit of engagement and activities of each Industry Community to their specific needs. Contributions to the broader Global Industries Team and the Forum beyond the industry program, primarily Centers’ content support and thought leadership and core Forum events. Preferred Requirements and Experience 10+ years of professional experience in the private sector, with developed expertise in the Real Estate Industry Understanding of key trends defining the future of the Real Estate sector, and of the key socioeconomic ecosystems where these industries play a central role. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders into supporting a collective cause and collaborating. Proven track record in conceptualizing, building and leading multi-stakeholder collaborations that deliver impact. Demonstrated ability to work with industry and government leaders at the top executive/minister level, as well as with subject matter experts. Proven agility, with a strong orientation for delivering results while embracing change. Ability to build strong internal relationships and networks within complex organizations and multi-cultural environments. Excellent network-building skills with a passion for cultivating external relationships. Demonstrated ability in coaching and developing teams. Outstanding communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Comfortable with global travel (up to 40%) and proficient in using CRM tools. Able to travel up to 50% Why work at the Forum: The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!

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