Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Sumner REALTORS®
About the Opportunity
Sumner REALTORS® is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its organization of more than 1,000 REALTOR® members.
Located in one of Tennessee’s fastest-growing communities just north of Nashville, Sumner REALTORS® serves as the voice of the real estate industry through advocacy, education, professional standards, and member engagement.
The CEO serves as the chief staff executive of the association and is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, strategic execution, financial stewardship, member engagement, and community relations of the organization. Working closely with volunteer leadership, the CEO will advance the association’s mission, strengthen relationships throughout the community, and ensure exceptional value for members.
The ideal candidate is a professional, approachable, forward-thinking leader who excels at building relationships and bringing people together around a shared vision. This individual should be equally comfortable leading a board meeting, engaging members, building community partnerships, advocating for the industry, and serving as a visible ambassador for the association.
This position requires a highly visible leader who can inspire confidence, unite stakeholders, develop future leaders, and serve as a trusted representative of the association.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of building meaningful relationships within the community and a passion for serving as a connector, advocate, and leader.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with the Board of Directors to execute the association’s strategic vision and priorities.
- Lead the day-to-day operations and long-term growth of the organization.
- Manage the association’s financial resources, annual budget, and organizational assets.
- Recruit, develop, and support staff, volunteers, and future leaders.
- Foster strong relationships with members, brokers, affiliates, elected officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Serve as the association’s primary spokesperson and ambassador.
- Oversee member engagement, education, communications, advocacy, events, and outreach initiatives.
- Build strategic partnerships that advance the association’s mission and strengthen its impact in the community.
What We’re Looking For
- Five or more years of executive, senior leadership, nonprofit, association, business, community, or organizational leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, boards, volunteers, committees, or member-driven organizations.
- Exceptional communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing budgets, organizational resources, and strategic initiatives.
- Experience in member engagement, business development, marketing, communications, advocacy, fundraising, or community outreach.
- Ability to think strategically while executing operationally.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Leadership Characteristics
The successful candidate will be:
- Welcoming, approachable, and engaging.
- A collaborative leader who develops others and builds strong teams.
- Strategic, innovative, and forward-thinking.
- Highly relational, with the ability to build trust and bring people together.
- Passionate about community involvement and organizational growth.
- A person of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
