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Director of Operations

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group?

We are a high-performing, established real estate team seeking a Director of Operations to

oversee daily operations, manage systems and people, and help scale the business alongside

leadership. This is a leadership role focused on execution, accountability, and operational

excellence, not an administrative position.


Core Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations across listings, transactions, marketing support, and internal
  • staff
  • Manage and support agents on the team, including administrative and transaction coordination roles, ensuring accountability and clarity of roles
  • Organize and maintain email communications and internal workflows
  • Manage and track current, pending, and closed transactions from contract to close
  • Implement, document, and enforce systems, SOPs, and best practices
  • Monitor KPIs, reporting, deadlines, and capacity planning
  • Ensure exceptional client experience
  • Coordinate with marketing support on basic execution and timelines


What We’re Looking For

  • Real estate experience is helpful but not required
  • We care more about proven work experience, leadership ability, and operational maturity
  • Demonstrated experience managing processes, and priorities
  • Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and problem-solving ability
  • Confident, professional communicator who operates proactively and independently
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment


Plusses (Not Required, But Strongly Preferred)

  • Experience managing teams in operations or leadership role
  • Experience with MLS systems (Mainstreet REALTORS® or similar)
  • Experience with Dotloop
  • CRM experience (real estate or non-real estate platforms)
  • Strong Excel and reporting skills
  • Familiarity with major social media platforms and basic marketing workflows
  • Experience using Google Email and Google Drive
  • Licensed real estate agent a plus
  • If not licensed, company will pay for licensing (stipulations apply)


Marketing & Systems Expectations (Foundational Level)


  • Support execution of marketing systems and timelines
  • Ensure listings, campaigns, and communications follow established processes
  • Support Mailing Platforms (faming & E-newsletters)


Work Expectations

  • In-office, full-time role
  • Availability for occasional after-hours or weekend support when urgent operational
  • matters arise (transactions, deadlines, client issues)


Compensation & Benefits

  • Bonus’s of $20,000.00 yearly (portions given every month)
  • Performance-based bonuses tied to operational excellence and business growth
  • Health insurance stipend or contribution structure to be discussed during offer stage
  • Long-term growth opportunity for the right operator


Compensation range reflects the operational scope of the role. Higher compensation is possible

  • for a candidate who brings exceptional leadership, systems thinking, and execution strength.

Salary : $45,000 - $75,000

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