Lance Niehus
Vail,AZ
Summary
Accomplished General Manager and Real Estate Agent with a proven track record of exceeding customer expectations and driving year-over-year business growth. Skilled in negotiation and fostering teamwork, demonstrated at Keller Williams and Sam's Club. Expert in managing budgets and leveraging strong organizational skills to achieve operational excellence and financial stability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Keller Willaims Southern Az.
10.2023 - Current
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
General Manager
Goodwill Easter Seals of Minnesota
02.2015 - 06.2023
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
General Manager
Aaron's Sales and Lease
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
General Manager
Sam's Club
10.1996 - 04.2012
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
Education
Real Estate
Hogan Real Estate School
Tucson AZ06.2023
Associate of Science -
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA06.1999
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork
- Highly Professional
- Negotiation
- Works well independently
- Client-oriented
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Keller Willaims Southern Az.
10.2023 - Current
General Manager
Goodwill Easter Seals of Minnesota
02.2015 - 06.2023
General Manager
Aaron's Sales and Lease
06.2012 - 12.2014
General Manager
Sam's Club
10.1996 - 04.2012
Real Estate
Hogan Real Estate School
Associate of Science -
Morningside College