Resource Development Manager (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Rayonier

  Yulee, Florida, United States

Job Title Resource Development Manager

Overview
At Rayonier, we’re creating “value from the ground up” every day, starting with our people. People are the foundation for success and the key to making us the best performing company in the forest products industry. We are proud of our long history of success, our diverse mix of businesses and our values-based work environment, and invite you to consider a career with Rayonier.

Description
The Resource Development Manager is responsible for working collaboratively with operations staff to maximize net-present value of the land base by developing and executing new business opportunities for the Resource Unit.  Responsibilities include management and growth of non-traditional resource revenues, financial analysis of new income opportunities, and analytical support for the Resource Unit.  The Resource Development Manager will also manage existing programs that maximize the growth of non-timber income from recreational uses, minerals, cell-phone towers, pine straw and other land uses.  The Resource Development Manager will also coordinate with the Business Development Team to identify and execute new business opportunities and oversee land acquisition information gathering projects for the Land Asset Management Team.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Business Administration, Finance or Real Estate.  MBA/Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years in resource analysis, land management, land sales, land acquisition or finance. 
  • Ability to perform real estate market research and complex financial analyses.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate timberland transaction activities such as remote sensing, timber cruising, appraisal, financial analysis, environmental assessments, etc.
  • Ability to manage customer relationships, vendor relationships and performance.
  • Strong written and verbal communications and presentation skills.

Rayonier is committed to maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity and is free of discrimination. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditional upon successfully passing a drug test.