Director of Land Acquisition
Company: KB Home
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: February 14, 2021
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Job Description:
About KB HomeKB Home (NYSE: KBH) is one of the largest and most
recognized homebuilders in the United States and has been building
quality homes for over 60 years. Today, KB Home operates in 38
markets across eight states, serving a wide array of buyer groups.
What sets us apart is giving our customers the ability to
personalize their homes from homesites and floor plans to cabinets
and countertops, at a price that fits their needs. And as the first
builder ever to make every home we build ENERGY STAR-- certified,
KB Home is able to not only design thoughtful living spaces but
ones that lower the cost of homeownership. We also work with our
customers every step of the way, building strong personal
relationships so they have a real partner in the homebuying process
and the experience is as simple and easy as possible. Learn more
about how we build homes built on relationships by visiting
kbhome.com.
In partnership with the Division President or VP Land Acquisition,
the Director of Land Acquisition is responsible for the daily
operations of the Land Acquisition Department and activities geared
toward profitability and efficiency. This role implements
department policy and facilitates the creation of action plans to
achieve specific results. Responsible for the following acquisition
processes: land analysis, negotiations, relationship management,
purchase agreements, and land packages. The geographies this
position will be responsible include Solano, Sonoma, Napa, Contra
Costa, Marin, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: LAND STRATEGY-- Under the direction of
division leadership will: ---Implement land policy for the
department and design action plans to achieve desired results
---Establish Land Acquisition goals that support the business plan
---Identify improvement areas. Will recommend process improvements,
and implement final solutions LAND SEARCH ---Continually search for
current and future land purchase deals using a variety of methods,
including digitized software ---Grow land pipeline necessary to
meet the division business plan goals ---Establish strong
relationships with external sellers (banks, brokers, builders,
owners) LAND ACQUISITION ---Oversee proforma financial analysis,
negotiations, and purchase agreements ---Direct the information
gathering and data collection for Land Committee Review MANAGEMENT
---Oversee acquisition roles and manage employees ---Create a
positive, motivating, and challenging work environment to promote
productivity ---Build strong relationships with internal
departments such as: Sales, Marketing, Construction, Studio, and
Finance ---Conduct interviews and makes hiring decisions
---Evaluate employee performance, provide continual feedback,
ensure completion of training-- ---Recommend and participate in
development plans and corrective actions when needed
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ---Bachelor's Degree in
Business is required (Finance/Economics, Engineering, Real Estate,
Planning, Government-- Relations or related field)-- ---Masters
Degree preferred Experience-- ---7+ years of proven land
acquisition transaction experience-- ---4+ years of proven
management experience of small to medium-sized teams
---Demonstrated leader within homebuilding industry or related
industry-- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-- ---Understands market
and industry trends ---Ability to connect with people, and develop
and maintain professional relationships ---Action oriented, with
the drive to push sales to successful closure ---Proven ability of
being customer centric by seeking solutions from the customer's
perspective ---Demonstrated leadership capabilities including
motivating teams, employee development, and being results oriented
---Strong verbal & written communication, with the ability to take
complex concepts and communicate accurately and persuasively
---Proven ability to lead and execute effective training sessions
or conduct strong oral presentations ---Strong ability to work
within a team-setting, inclusive of other's ideas, and a
willingness to cooperate ---Makes quick and accurate decisions
based heavily on facts, data and/or metrics ---Proficient in
Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook. Work Requirements-- ---Work 8-hour days with flexibility
for additional work hours when necessary ---Conduct business in a
professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade
partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for
the company
Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best
employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now.
KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings
potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program,
bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an
equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team.
Diversity is important to KB Home!
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