Development Director – Land and Partnerships (expression of interest)
Overview
We are seeking expressions of interest for this role. This is a new and exciting position which will lead and enhance the global development opportunities for Surf Lakes.
Initially based in California, you will work closely with the CEO and COO, you will have the opportunity to forge new and existing development partnerships with the aim of growing our global pipeline of Surf Lakes projects.
You will lead and implement the strategy for Surf Lakes to maximize its returns or ownership in large Surf Lake communities incorporating retail, residential, F&B and resorts.
Surf Lakes is the ‘ski resort’ of surfing, the right candidate will turn this vision into reality.
Our Culture Statement
We attract, develop and reward high-performing team members, who emulate our vision and culture, enabling us to provide a quality experience for our team, guests, licensees, investors and suppliers.
Our Values
* We strive for quality and innovation in what we do
* Safety and sustainability are very important to us
* We value integrity and inclusion
* Whilst doing all this – we enjoy a fun working environment and enjoy seeing visitors to our Surf Lake have fun
About you…
You will need to be a US citizen for this role and have a network of business contacts that will assist you in building this company. It is expected that you will have formal qualifications in Development Management or similar and experience in managing multiple developments concurrently at a senior level. The right candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in property/land development, land acquisition, finance, real estate or other relevant fields. An understanding of zoning regulations relating to the building of surf parks is also required. You will need to attract collaboration/JV partners for funding, landowners, development and operations of the Surf Lake and wider precinct including resorts, recreation activity, hotels and residential.
The Role & Responsibilities
• Create a business case and a global development strategy for the surf parks and wider perimeter developments. With a focus on Joint Ventures, REIT and financing options.
• Work with the COO and CEO to agree on development strategies and deal structures in order to correlate with the company’s business plan and risk profile.
• Advise on suitable corporate structures i.e. SPV’s/ SPE’s considering; corporate risk, investment pathways and future growth.
• Create Development feasibility models, financial models, Joint Venture structures and IM packs suitable for investors and partners.
• Attract collaboration/JV partners for funding, landowners, development and operations of the Surf Lake and wider precinct including resorts, recreation activity, hotels and residential
• Source deals for multiple site rollouts with a more passive involvement from Surf Lakes i.e. with licensees.
• Coordinate legal contracts for joint ventures and financing structures through to execution.
• Undertake due diligence and screening of partners and development opportunities including detailed land due diligence.
• Manage leads and opportunities through our CRM software, giving monthly updates and succinct handover packages to the internal construction and engineering delivery team.
• Present an excellent understanding of the Surf Lake unique offering as it relates to the sport, recreation, and hospitality industry.
• Communicate and professionally present with developers, financiers, and investors.
• Present deals to the investment committee/ board.
• Lead development management functions in JV’s as the Surf Lakes point of contact from land acquisition, development/planning approvals and procurement through to operations.
• Able to travel frequently domestically and internationally.
We look forward to seeing your resume but please note that this is an expression of interest at this stage, we are not hiring immediately for this position.
