VP of New Ventures
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Joliet, IL, United States
ZSD Corp
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Vice President of New Ventures Company: ZSD Corp. Employment Type: Full-Time Remote Department: New Ventures & Corporate Development Level: Vice President Position Overview ZSD Corp.is seeking an experienced Vice President of New Ventures to identify new business opportunities, evaluate potential investments, and lead strategic initiatives that support the company's continued growth.
This executive role requires a commercially minded leader with a strong understanding of real estate development, financial analysis, and business expansion.
The Vice President will work closely with executive leadership to assess new markets, evaluate development opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and turn promising concepts into viable business initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines investment knowledge, financial discipline, and entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to lead complex projects from initial evaluation through execution.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, real estate development projects, and potential investment initiatives.
Develop strategies for market expansion, new revenue channels, and long-term business growth.
Assess land acquisitions, development proposals, property opportunities, and potential strategic partnerships.
Prepare financial models, investment projections, cash flow analysis, and return assessments to evaluate business feasibility.
Work with Finance to develop budgets, financial forecasts, capital requirements, and investment recommendations.
Evaluate project profitability, operating costs, financing structures, and potential investment risks.
Build relationships with property owners, investors, lenders, developers, brokers, and strategic business partners.
Lead business negotiations, partnership discussions, and commercial agreements.
Coordinate with Development, Construction, Finance, and Sales teams to advance new business initiatives.
Monitor market conditions, competitive activity, and real estate trends to identify emerging opportunities.
Oversee new venture development from initial research and due diligence through planning and implementation.
Establish performance objectives, project milestones, and financial benchmarks for new initiatives.
Present investment opportunities, business cases, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Qualifications 15years of progressive experience in real estate investment, business development, corporate strategy, or related leadership positions.
At least 7 years of senior management experience leading business development, investment initiatives, or strategic projects.
Strong understanding of real estate development, land acquisition, project financing, and property investment.
Demonstrated experience evaluating new business opportunities and developing strategic growth initiatives.
Advanced financial knowledge, including financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and investment return calculations.
Experience conducting due diligence, evaluating project feasibility, and assessing commercial and financial risks.
Strong understanding of capital allocation, investment structures, and business profitability.
Experience negotiating commercial agreements and developing strategic partnerships.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate complex development initiatives.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
Excellent executive communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, and strategic planning skills.
A bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline is required.
An MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred.
Ideal Candidate You are an experienced business development and investment executive who understands how to identify opportunities and turn them into successful business initiatives.
You have a strong background in real estate transactions, financial modeling, investment evaluation, and strategic partnerships.
You are comfortable reviewing development budgets, assessing financing requirements, and evaluating potential returns before committing organizational resources.
You know how to work with investors, developers, financial professionals, and executive leadership to move projects forward.
You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, strong financial judgment, and the ability to manage complex initiatives with clear accountability.
Most importantly, you combine investment expertise, commercial awareness, and executive leadership to develop new opportunities and create long-term business value.
Pay:$282,300.00
- $322,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Cell phone reimbursement Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Sabbatical Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work
Location:
Hybrid remote in
This executive role requires a commercially minded leader with a strong understanding of real estate development, financial analysis, and business expansion.
The Vice President will work closely with executive leadership to assess new markets, evaluate development opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and turn promising concepts into viable business initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines investment knowledge, financial discipline, and entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to lead complex projects from initial evaluation through execution.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, real estate development projects, and potential investment initiatives.
Develop strategies for market expansion, new revenue channels, and long-term business growth.
Assess land acquisitions, development proposals, property opportunities, and potential strategic partnerships.
Prepare financial models, investment projections, cash flow analysis, and return assessments to evaluate business feasibility.
Work with Finance to develop budgets, financial forecasts, capital requirements, and investment recommendations.
Evaluate project profitability, operating costs, financing structures, and potential investment risks.
Build relationships with property owners, investors, lenders, developers, brokers, and strategic business partners.
Lead business negotiations, partnership discussions, and commercial agreements.
Coordinate with Development, Construction, Finance, and Sales teams to advance new business initiatives.
Monitor market conditions, competitive activity, and real estate trends to identify emerging opportunities.
Oversee new venture development from initial research and due diligence through planning and implementation.
Establish performance objectives, project milestones, and financial benchmarks for new initiatives.
Present investment opportunities, business cases, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Qualifications 15years of progressive experience in real estate investment, business development, corporate strategy, or related leadership positions.
At least 7 years of senior management experience leading business development, investment initiatives, or strategic projects.
Strong understanding of real estate development, land acquisition, project financing, and property investment.
Demonstrated experience evaluating new business opportunities and developing strategic growth initiatives.
Advanced financial knowledge, including financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and investment return calculations.
Experience conducting due diligence, evaluating project feasibility, and assessing commercial and financial risks.
Strong understanding of capital allocation, investment structures, and business profitability.
Experience negotiating commercial agreements and developing strategic partnerships.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate complex development initiatives.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
Excellent executive communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, and strategic planning skills.
A bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline is required.
An MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred.
Ideal Candidate You are an experienced business development and investment executive who understands how to identify opportunities and turn them into successful business initiatives.
You have a strong background in real estate transactions, financial modeling, investment evaluation, and strategic partnerships.
You are comfortable reviewing development budgets, assessing financing requirements, and evaluating potential returns before committing organizational resources.
You know how to work with investors, developers, financial professionals, and executive leadership to move projects forward.
You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, strong financial judgment, and the ability to manage complex initiatives with clear accountability.
Most importantly, you combine investment expertise, commercial awareness, and executive leadership to develop new opportunities and create long-term business value.
Pay:$282,300.00
- $322,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Cell phone reimbursement Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Sabbatical Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work
Location:
Hybrid remote in