Ben Jacobs

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National Growth Manager AU and NZ @ LJ Hooker
Surry Hills, NSW, AU
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Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
About Ben Jacobs

Executive Summary I am an experienced State Business Growth Manager NSW/VIC reporting to the Managing Director (who had this role previously) of the World Most’s Recognized Real Estate Group. Also, I am an experienced business owner with 9 years ownership, previously a future leader of Australia’s largest real estate group, hold over 14 years of residential real estate sales background in property, 4 years as a global Asia Pacific BDM for global organization and 10 years in 5-star hotel management, including Versace Hotel. I have a proven leadership and relationship building background and led both large and small teams, ranging 30 to 600 staff, leading experienced senior managers of around 10 people. Business Summary Ben Jacobs Real Estate is committed to investing in our people. We educate, train & support our sales agents to the highest quality in luxury property markets.At an office level we are committed to socially distanced, contactless sales for safety as first-priority and paperless transactions for sustainability to ensure the environment is carefully considered.Since 2015, we’ve been working remotely in-home lifestyle offices, living in the suburb’s you’re living in to ensure maximum market knowledge, mobility and community support.Our social responsibility sees us support donations to mental health foundations and our premium suppliers are local to Brisbane including marketing, administration, videography, photography, print, digital, sign companies and trades.• Recommended and referred by previous clients• Inner-city, acreage, & coastal market knowledge• Professionalism, work ethic, communication and attentiveness90% sell rate across South East Queensland for housing markets in premium, mid, entry & commercial shops.BJREHigh quality and trusted valueLocal prestigeMissionWork with our valued clients to provide over-delivery of service and informationRight amount of client time, exceptional resultsValuesEthicalCompliantPremiere & premium marketing online, e-brochures, social media including facebook, twitter, linked-in, instagram, digital property profile brochures, News Limited and Fairfax Publications including, News.com.au, Realestate.com.au, Domain.com.au Courier Mail, Sydney Morning Herald, Domain Prestige to name just a few. Engage thousands of our e-BJRE buyers and experienced REIQ Top 10 auctioneers, photographers, home stagers, videographers and copywriters providing a quality experience.

Ben Jacobs's Current Company Details
LJ Hooker

Lj Hooker

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National Growth Manager AU and NZ
Surry Hills, NSW, AU
Website:
ljhooker.com.au
Employees:
4541
Ben Jacobs Work Experience Details
  • Lj Hooker
    National Growth Manager Au And Nz
    Lj Hooker
    Surry Hills, Nsw, Au
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  • Re/Max Australia
    Business Growth Manager New South Wales - Re/Max Corporate Head Office
    Re/Max Australia May 2021 - Present
    Sydney
    RE/MAX Australia has strategically located the latest addition to its business growth team in Sydney with the appointment of Ben Jacobs. Managing Director Joel Davoren described Mr Jacobs as a standout candidate and an exciting appointment.Ben has a residential real estate background in sales, as an auction-focused agent, and, very importantly, as a successful business owner in the industry.In addition, he is experienced in areas of business coaching and mentoring, management services and business development.”RE/MAX Australia has strategically located the latest addition to its business growth team in Sydney with the appointment of Ben Jacobs. Managing Director Joel Davoren described Mr Jacobs as a standout candidate and an exciting appointment.Ben has a residential real estate background in sales, as an auction-focused agent, and, very importantly, as a successful business owner in the industry.In addition, he is experienced in areas of business coaching and mentoring, management services and business development.”Taking up the corporate role with RE/MAX Australia returns Mr Jacobs to Sydney after growing a very successful Brisbane-based real estate business.When establishing Ben Jacobs Real Estate in 2015, he demonstrated the initiative and entrepreneurship synonymous with the RE/MAX culture. A forward thinker, he saw that mobility was not only possible in the industry, but it allowed him to build a team that better served its clients and customers.Employee of the Quarter Oct-Dec 2021 - RE/MAX Corporate Head Office Head Office Sales Award New RE/MAX Offices openedRE/MAX Lead - RosevilleRE/MAX Infinity - Epping RE/MAX Metro - St Leonard's RE/MAX Noble - BlacktownRE/MAX Prestige - Sydney Olympic Park, (second office also approved) RE/MAX Podium - Oran Park Sales Agents Vincent Varga - McGrath now with RE/MAX KRG ConcordAyman Ziad - RE/MAX Extra ParramattaCalls over 8000 Meeting's 700+ Highest deal value of all statesacross NSW/VIC
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  • Ben Jacobs Real Estate
    Principal
    Ben Jacobs Real Estate May 2015 - Present
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    (Agency Profile)https://www.realestate.com.au/agency/ben-jacobs-real-estate-NQURCX(Media)https://www.realestate.com.au/news/brookfield-home-sells-for-two-and-a-half-times-the-median/Real estate agency, building a brand in a highly competitive market, leadership, influencing and motivating a diverse team of sales, marketers, admin, IT, finance and auctioneers. Responsibilities include recruitment, strategic planning, marketing - situational analysis (4P’s), trust accounting, P&L’s, BAS, OFT & audit reports and OH&S. Accountabilities include sales, prospecting, building a client database of thousands of contacts, presenting and winning marketing proposals, negotiation of contracts, building & pests, valuations, bank finance and settlements. Proactively develop & deliver a sales and marketing plan to win un- contested sales opportunities and networking activities to deliver market intelligence.Negotiating and implementing marketing, premiere realestate.com.au, platinum domain.com.au, social media and print - Courier Mail, Brisbane News, The Australian, Sydney Morning Herald, Domain Prestige, Quest, News & Fairfax publications. sales methods producing outstanding results at auction, private treaty, tender and priced marketing.Also, represented high profile professionals, executives, business owners, real estate agents, developers, investors & high net worth individuals. An intimate working knowledge of Brisbane prestige markets and over delivery of service and information, established trusted experience as a highly recommended agent.Top 3 QLD sales Sept 18 - 43 Royston Street Brookfield $2,800,000 Avg. sale $997,000-$1,700,000 (18-19)$33,098,500 agency salesEBU Paddington - 4 sales people2 Administrators Auctioneer - REIQ Top 10REA, Domain, News & Fairfax 2 x InvestorsApproached to do other real estate business trust support, whilst they maintain their own personal branding
  • Ray White Paddington Qld
    Next Leader - (Franchise Management)
    Ray White Paddington Qld Oct 2012 - May 2015
    Paddington, Brisbane
    Ray White Future Leader (corporate program for franchise ownership and management) over the course of 2 years developing off experienced inner-city Ray White business owners and principals in Brisbane Corporate Head office, Paddington office, South Brisbane office, Ascot office, Wilston office and attending private leadership works shops at Brian White's residence, the owner of Ray White Group, along with other leading Principal's. Employed at Ray White Paddington, the top 1- 3% of sales people for the group and operating as future leader with George Hadgelias, one of most respected Ray White leaders in the group covering areas such as business ownership, becoming a leading agent, leadership, sales & marketing, marketing, recruitment, and people management, capital raising, leasing, property management, trust accounting, profit and loss, conveyancing and business law compliance, occupational health and safety, IT & systems, business and succession planning.Accountabilities also include leading training salespersons and telemarketers, prospecting and building a client a database through hunting and farming a specific territory in the inner city suburbs generating leads, convening customer listing presentations & converting them to sale throughout Brisbane, and interstate & International buyersWorking closely with management, sales, marketing, administration and legal’s presenting new business opportunities in residential and major developments to the market place.Proactively develop and deliver a sales and marketing plan in order to win un- contested sales opportunities.Networking activities within the business and residential community to deliver market intelligence and new opportunitiesKey AchievementsNext Leader Ray White Group, sold $9,369,900 in residential property per year
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  • Harcourts Kenmore
    Real Estate Sales
    Harcourts Kenmore Jul 2009 - Nov 2012
    Kenmore, Brisbane
    Prospected and built a client a database through cold calling over 100 calls a day to residential homes to win 19 listings in the first 2 years in real estate and selling approx $300,000 in commission. Other responsibilities include developing digital and print media marketing campaigns locally and nationally, negotiating price, method, marketing & agency fees for a specified territory in the inner western suburbs of Brisbane.Working closely with administration and legal’s presenting new business opportunities in residential and major developments to themarket place.Proactively develop and deliver a sales and marketing plan to head office in order to win un- contested sales opportunities.Networking activities within the business and residential community to deliver market intelligence and new opportunitiesKey Achievements1200 residential contacts added to residential database, convene and present over 200 appraisals, 31 listings, $20 million in stock, signed 3 major property developments, Auction Award 2011 Bronze Sales Award 2012, Sold $6,246,600 in residential home sales yearly
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  • Mater Health Services
    Multi-Site Manager - Café’S & Function’S Manager - 4 Mater Retail Café’S
    Mater Health Services Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
    South Brisbane
    Leadership and Multi-site Management of 4 Mater Retail Café’s; Fig Tree, McAuley’s, Flower Shop, Room Service (Contract)Direct reports 1 Manager, 4 Supervisors, 1 project manager 100 staff full-time, part-time, casual and external agency staffingProject Management (1 direct report, Project Manager)Chloe’s, Jacobs Well and FunctionsManage Profit & Loss Conduct management meetings and delegation of responsibilities to SupervisorsManage and recruitment of internal and agency staffingReduce agency staffing wages out of the business and reduce wage costsRecruitment, interviewing, rostering, training, performance development and grievanceImplement new cash handling policyImplement and Roll out Point of SaleImplement and Roll out Food Hygiene ProgramManage through time of considerable change and conflicting prioritiesEnsure trades and maintenance to all outlets to keep a high level of presentationEngage and drive Mater business practicesDesigned and implemented a Sales and Marketing PlanPerformance Management, non compliance and terminationsIR/HR governance and compliancing including WPHS and staff presentationMaintain Mater Credo, missions and values into business practiceRe-implement Mater codes of conduct and policy across the businessAssist the appointed Cafés Manager into his new role.Communicate and assist the Director where requiredAssist to overlook other ancillary businesses where required. Additional businesses include Carparks, Motel, Reg Leonard House, Childcare and Flower shops.Attendance further leadership training seminars, generational training, OH&SAttend Hospital Management meetings, report Director Key AchievementsReduced agency staffing, improved customer service, implemented new POS & Food Hygiene
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  • Skycity Darwin
    Restaurant Manager Sunset, Starbeque, Pool Bar & In-Room Dining
    Skycity Darwin May 2006 - Dec 2007
    Darwin, Australia
    Departmental Manager 4 large outlets• Direct reports 1 Assistant Manager, 4 Supervisors, 60 staff full-time, part-time & casualAssisting overlooking Banquets and hiring external functions 250 staff• Responsible for the largest Food & Beverage division $7.2M budget• Sunset 1000 covers daily, Room Service 80 covers daily, Pool 200 covers daily• Managing casino sequence of service, staffing, training, financial, guest service standards• Full financial and purchasing accountability for the outlets• Profit & Loss monthly reporting to GM monthly• Marketing Plan and ensuring implementation and management through the outlets• Budget, wages, costed roster & revenue forecasting• Interviewing, appointing new hires, performance reviews, disciplinary action & terminations• Project manage new outlet Starbeque, concept, implementation, staffing, revenue’s & costs• Variance reporting• Monthly inventory reporting• Wastage reporting• Competitor Analysis reporting• Monitor cash handling procedures• Implementing action plans to reduce labour and maximize revenues• Developing, coaching & mentoring staff• Day to day operational management• Presenting proposals and implementing staffing re-structures salary, f/t, p/t & casuals• MTD Reporting• Maintaining the CEI which is the guest service evaluation for the outlets• Liasing with the Casino Food & Beverage Management and Executive TeamKey AchievementsReduced wage percentage by 7% or $42,000 a monthManage a monthly budget in excess $600,000 or $7.2 Million a yearFinancial year shows revenues exceeding $220,000 on budgetIncrease the hotel CEI score (guest service score) by 38.5% from implementing an action plan for in-room dining to lift the standardsLiaise with suppliers to reduce operating supply costs.
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  • Wattyl Protective Coatings
    Business Development Manager Nt & South East Asia
    Wattyl Protective Coatings Apr 2006 - Dec 2007
    Darwin, Australia
    Business Development Manager Northern Territory & South East Asia, Account Management experience in a B2B environment hunting and farming both the public and private sector. Developing new business, and managing high value relationships with large painting, building and construction companies, multi-national retail chain stores, shipping and pearling companies and local and state government departments. Participate in aggressive Account Management campaigns across the specified territory of Northern Territory, East Timor and Indonesia. Sales budget $2.2M reporting on a TPC Manager (Warehouse Manager) and 3 operational staff to General Manager in Adelaide.Key AchievementsRe-establishing brand presence in the Northern Territory market, project managed cultural andsafety change within the business, re-structured process flow and ordering of inventory towarehouse solving logistical and supply chain issues. Restored consumer confidence in the brandthrough higher call cycles, raised brand awareness through training major account customers,marketing campaigns and competitor analysis reporting. Sales went from 1.6M per year to 2.2M peryear on budget of 2M with gross yield of 60% for 2007. Awarded with the “Best Business” SouthAustralia & Northern Territory for 2007 among 40 distribution centres
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  • Alexander Proudfoot
    Asia Pacific Business Development Manager
    Alexander Proudfoot Apr 2001 - May 2006
    North Sydney
    Reporting to the Vice President of Proudfoot Asia Pacific propose client solutions for process-reengineering and change management solutions for fortune 500 companies in Asia PacificHunting prospect’s, researching and identify high value relationships at CEO level building long term relationships in Hospitality, Mining, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Airline, Government, Health, Manufacturing, IT, Airline, Retail, and Automotive sectors. Convene and set a high volume of over 250 meetings at C-Level.Anticipate emerging business issues and industry trends for clients and work with international business development, project management and consulting divisions to develop sales propositions to win un-contested meetings.Key AchievementsAssisted to re-establish the mining front end sales pipeline for Proudfoot utilising reference material from archives in the 1980’s. Made over 15,000 prospecting calls backed by significant market research to assist Proudfoot to build and grow in the market in process improvement and change management in the Asia Pacific. This was fought with objections/being bumped from CEO’s to overcome these objections to set meetings and provide information on the benefits case of streamlining operational efficiencies to enhance the bottom-line for the Vice President to attend. Against a Proudfoot global average of 3 client meetings per week consistently achieve 3.56 meetings per week 92% with the decision maker all C-Level, from set meetings, secured the Executive Vice President Mineral of one Australia's largest mining companies which lead to business reviews to the front end sales cycle.Re-activate, research and update information on CEO leads in Proudfoot database and act as support CRM support for the USA
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  • Palazzo Versace
    Restaurant Manager
    Palazzo Versace Feb 2000 - Apr 2001
    94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach Qld 4217
    Supervision of Il Barocco, Le Jardin, Pool Bar & Room Service (25 staff)Direct reports 25 staff (2 x Cashiers, 2 x Shift leaders, 22 full-time, part-time and casual)$3.2M Budget, wage costs and tracking and reporting revenuesAttendance morning management meetings outlet reporting to GM, FC, FOM, EX Chef, HSK, BQT MGR, Maintenance MGRPre Service briefings to supervisors and staff allocating of sections and number of covers, VIP and service expectations and quizzesTrack, monitor and report daily wage costTrack, monitor and report daily wastage & breakage costsInspect staff uniforms and presentation is to hotel standardInspect restaurant cleanliness, table plans & settings is to standardEnsure timely turnover of service periods is executed for both kitchen and guestsStart each service period on the floor leading by example and hands onDiscipline staff and shift-leaders through hotel expectations, setting tasks, communication & delegationDocumenting shift reports in FO Management DiaryAttend coffee training for supervisors and all staffAttend wine tastings for supervisors and staffAttend new menu tastings and product knowledge with kitchenCommunicate to kitchen guest feedback to complaints and complimentsCommunicate each service period in restaurant supervisor diaryCommunicate number of covers, revenues, staff issues or complaints in Hotel Assistant Management Diary in absence of restaurant managerServe Russell Armstrong Executive Chef (Celebrity Chef) ensure food delivery excellenceSupervise 25 staff, strict cost control, maintenance of restaurant, theft control, coach staff to 6 star quality commitment and service, meet all responsibilities typical of a new hotel openingUniforms, RS, ringing RM nightly, FO rooms package report, VIPS, cash, keys, timesheets, payslipsReport to the RM, F&B, EAM, GM
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  • Intercontinental Hotels Group (Ihg®)
    Park Royal Darling Harbour - Restaurant Manager
    Intercontinental Hotels Group (Ihg®) Aug 1998 - Feb 2000
    150 Day St, Sydney Nsw 2000
    Complete management of Day Street (220 seats the hotels feature restaurant)Direct Reports (1 Assistant Manager, 4 Supervisors, 30 full-time, part-time & Casual$3M budget Profit & Loss accountability, tracking wages, forecasting and monitoring revenuesDirect Room service and overlook Connections Lounge Bar ( 1 Supervisor)Successful delivery of New Years 2000 and the Sydney Olympic 2000 GamesAttendance morning management meetings outlet reporting to GM, FC, FOM, EX Chef, HSK, BQT MGR, Maintenance MGRManagement 35 staff, strict cost control -effective maintenance of restaurant, beverage and food control (foh), budget rosters, equipment, training, sales campaigns, performance reviews and on all staff, coach to 5star quality, commitment and service.Report to the Owners, the General Manager and Food and Beverage ManagerKey AchievementsInternally promoted to Restaurant Manager to ensure the outlets operate with well honed systems and maintain a staff retention rate of 86% in the lead up to the Millenium 2000 and Olympic Games. Manage revenues and costs and convene and attend project management meetings 18 months prior to both major events to implement and roll-out operational plans through effective training, communication, delegation and accountabilities.Deliver service excellence to senior level executives and owners of Sports Illustrated USA, Mc Donalds USA (Owner), and FINA with all their F&B service requirements over the period in Day Street Restaurant, Day Street bars, Hotel room service and overlook Supervisors in the Lobby Bar.
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  • Intercontinental Hotels Group (Ihg®)
    Crown Plaza Surfers Paradise - F&B
    Intercontinental Hotels Group (Ihg®) Dec 1997 - Jul 1998
    Surfers Paradise
    Fine Dining Waiter, Buffet Waiter, Shift Leader Cocktail BarmanCrowne Plaza Grand Opening team of Cristels Restaurant (Casual Fine Dining & Ala-carte service)Attending all pre-opening training for food service casual fine dining restaurantAssisting in a new restaurant implementation of service cycles and fit out - cutlery, crockery glassware, food, place wine displays, menu's and beveragesBrief staffWait sectionsCocktail Bar ServiceKey AchievementsAppointed to the pre-opening team
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  • Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
    Sheraton Brisbane
    Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Jan 1994 - Dec 1996
    Brisbane
    Position all major food and beverage outlets in the Hotel from Buffet, Lobby Lounge Shift Leader, Carriages (Casual Fine Dining), Denison's Host(Fine dining) and Banquets. Buffet AttendantRoom Service AttendantAla-carte waiterLobby Lounge Cocktail Barman & Shift-leaderFine Dining waiterFine Dining HostNightclub barmanUniform sign in and sign outWork roster 24 hours 7-day weekSign timesheetWrite beverage and food requisitions Shift leader lounge barSheraton accredited - train the trainer
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Real Estate Customer Service Negotiation Sales Management New Business Development Real Estate Transactions Training Retail Project Management Investment Properties

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Ben Jacobs works for Lj Hooker

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Ben Jacobs's current role is National Growth Manager AU and NZ.

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Ben Jacobs attended Griffith University, The University Of Queensland.

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Ben Jacobs has skills like Real Estate, Customer Service, Negotiation, Sales, Management, New Business Development, Real Estate Transactions, Training, Retail, Project Management, Investment Properties.

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