Jacob Stanton
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Dynamic senior executive specializing in real estate, hospitality, and sales operations, with extensive hands-on experience in leading and developing high-performing teams. Proven expertise in operational and sales management, consistently driving process improvements and successfully building and training effective teams while managing budgets with precision. A commitment to detail ensures that no aspect of service—whether large or small—is overlooked. Dedicated to passionate service for both internal and external clients, fostering strong relationships with customers and team members alike.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager and Designated Broker
Redfin Corporation
04.2019 - 07.2024
- Opened, grew and managed a startup office in Central Iowa for one of the nation's largest residential brokerages.
General Manager and Designated Broker
EXIT Realty Capital City
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Part of the core team to build, recruit, train, and manage a team of agents and staff. Developed and implemented operational systems.
Vice President Operations
Zip Realty
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Responsible for operations in 11 real estate offices across 4 western states. Helped to facilitate a turn around in the profitability of the organization, resulting in the company's successful sale.
General Manager and Designated Broker
BHHS First Realty
01.2007 - 02.2012
- Responsible for all aspects of leading this HomeServices of America unit, including brokerage, mortgage and title. Led the organization through significant change in a downward market driving recruitment, training and productivity coaching, agent retention, and extensive cost containment.
General Manager and Designated Broker
Century 21 Prestige Realty Group
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Directed operations for 6 offices, a mortgage company, a title company and a property management division of over 300 units.
SVP Franchise Support and Various Other Positions
Anywhere Real Estate (Formerly Realogy)
09.1993 - 01.2002
- SVP Franchise Support, Century 21
- Director of Franchise Services, Hospitality
- Director of Franchise Sales, Hospitality
- Franchise Services Manager, Hospitality
SVP Franchise Support and Various Other Positions
Anywhere Real Estate (Formerly Realogy)
09.1993 - 01.2002
- SVP Franchise Support, Century 21
- Director of Franchise Services, Real Estate
- Director of Franchise Sales, Hospitality
- Franchise Services Manager, Hospitality
Early Career, Hospitality Industry
01.1981 - 01.1993
- Extensive successful career in the hospitality industry, including three general manager positions with Days Inn, Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott franchised facilities.
Education
Economics, Theater
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NYSkills
- Talent acquisition
- Employee training
- Team development
- Profit and loss oversight
- Digital marketing expertise
- Lead generation expertise
- Strategic asset management
- Workflow enhancement
- Leading through action
- Market analysis expertise
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Professional presentation delivery
Certification
- Licensed Real Estate Broker State of Iowa
- Chairman, Des Moines Area MLS
- Board Member, Des Moines Area Board of REALTORS
- Certified Hotel Administrator
- President, Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, 2 Terms
- Area Representative to the New York State Council on Tourism
- Chairman, Plattsburgh “Save the Base” Commission, Plattsburgh Air Force Base
Timeline
Sales Manager and Designated Broker
Redfin Corporation
04.2019 - 07.2024
General Manager and Designated Broker
EXIT Realty Capital City
04.2015 - 01.2019
Vice President Operations
Zip Realty
08.2012 - 09.2014
General Manager and Designated Broker
BHHS First Realty
01.2007 - 02.2012
General Manager and Designated Broker
Century 21 Prestige Realty Group
01.2003 - 12.2006
SVP Franchise Support and Various Other Positions
Anywhere Real Estate (Formerly Realogy)
09.1993 - 01.2002
SVP Franchise Support and Various Other Positions
Anywhere Real Estate (Formerly Realogy)
09.1993 - 01.2002
Early Career, Hospitality Industry
01.1981 - 01.1993
Economics, Theater
SUNY Fredonia
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