General Manager

Homeward

General Manager overseeing Homeward’s home inventory portfolio for profitable acquisitions and sales. Driving pricing, valuation, listing, and cross-functional operations across the real estate platform.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making within the real estate sector. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize portfolio performance, and drive profitability through data-driven insights.

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P&L OwnershipReal Estate Financial AnalysisInventory ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipProject Management

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AnalysisData-Driven Decision-MakingPortfolio OptimizationRisk Management StrategiesProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingExceptional CommunicationProblem SolvingCoaching and InfluencingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Real EstateMarket TrendsInventory Loss MitigationAcquisition StrategySales Conversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee a large portfolio of homes held in inventory with full P&L ownership
Make reactive and proactive decisions to drive profitability and mitigate inventory losses
Own inventory from acquisition approval through final sale across multiple products, regions, and partner relationships
Serve as final decision maker on purchase offers and balance inventory risk with revenue and sell-through goals
Develop and apply Homeward’s inventory management playbook to address at-risk files
Adjust listing strategies to improve performance and reduce days on market
Approve renovation, repair, and maintenance spending based on ROI expectations
Ensure homes meet listing quality standards before going to market
Make pricing and valuation decisions with internal teams
Drive conversion through acquisition strategy aligned with business and revenue goals
Monitor portfolio risk and intervene with strategic plans when necessary
Use financial outcomes and market feedback to inform decisions
Collaborate with Sales, Deal Structuring, Finance, and Operations
Coach and guide operations partners
Ensure execution across acquisition, make-ready, listing, contract, and final sale stages
Report directly to the Senior Director of Financial Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience, ideally in a startup, fast-paced environment, or real estate industry
Ability to thrive in ambiguous or uncertain environments and adapt quickly to change
Strong understanding of real estate financial outcomes, financial statements, and data-driven decision-making
Strategic thinking and strong operational execution
Leadership experience unifying and aligning cross-functional teams
Strong project and stakeholder management skills
Executive presence and exceptional communication and presentation skills
Ability to identify complex problems, uncover root causes, and develop targeted solutions
Familiarity with real estate market trends, risk management strategies, and portfolio optimization across diverse regions
Track record of process improvement and scalable operations in high-volume environments
Ability to coach and influence partners while maintaining focus on timelines, customer experience, and profitability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exciting stock option grant for every full-time employee
401(k) employer contribution match
Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Twenty days of vacation, five sick days, twelve company holidays, and two floating holidays each year
Generous paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks
Remote-first environment