Location: all cities,IL, USA
Summary
PeakMade is hiring an experienced, sales-driven manager to join our New Development team as a New Development Property Manager. This position will work closely with the Regional Manager to manage all day-to-day operations and lease up activities of a New Development/ Lease Up project. Upon opening, this position may have the opportunity to move to a future new development project or remain at the property as it transitions to the Operations Team.
The ideal candidate values relationship-building skills and constantly works at partnering with local colleges and businesses.
The New Development Property Manager loves getting creative - coming up with a variety of contests, resident events and effective marketing campaigns to drive traffic to the property.
What You'll Do:
Personnel Management:
* Recruit, hire, and build a team to successfully lease up a New Development Property
* Manage high quality on-site staff through implementation of effective recruitment, training, coaching and development programs
* Effectively perform and document appropriate employee evaluations including, but not limited to, performance reviews and corrective action reviews, and termination paperwork
* Direct entire move in process per Company policies and procedures
Strategic Leasing Management:
* Effectively maintain product knowledge of community and competitive communities through consistent evaluation of market conditions and trends.
* Supervises the planning and implementation of, and attends and monitors, various community events and social activities.
* Ensure leasing staff develops similar market knowledge
* Effectively show and lease to prospective residents
* Direct efforts to implement sales and marketing plans, with a willingness to implement creative solutions to achieve sales goals
* Manage the property brand and social media strategy to effectively engage with prospects and guarantors
Financial Management:
* Achieve the highest possible positive variance in the startup budget through the implementation of effective cost control
* Assist with the creation of property stub budget for once the site goes operational
* Accurately prepare and convey all operational and financial data to the Regional Manager in a timely manner.
* Be responsive and receptive to owners' needs, goals, and objectives
Customer Service:
* Manage an excellent customer service program by adhering to the Peak Simply Service Standards
* Passion for getting creative - coming up with a variety of contests, resident events and effective marketing campaigns to drive traffic to the property
* Responds promptly to associate/resident/guest needs and concerns.
* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
What You'll Need:
* Four (4) + years' experience in multifamily property management required, preferably with a strong sales background.
* New development/ lease up experience highly preferred
* Bachelor's Degree from accredited university preferred
* Proven ability to build, lead and motivate a team of sales professionals
* Strong sales and marketing experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
* Team oriented and collaborative approach to problem solving
* Strong Excel skills
* Technical proficiency in Entrata highly preferred
* Ability to effectively implement and execute on a lease up marketing plan
What You'll Get:
* Paid Parental Leave
* 15 days of PTO + 2 additional Me Days
* 401(k) Match
* Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and virtual yoga classes through Peak's LiveWell program
* Annual Leadership conference
* Onsite mentorship program
* Leadership development and coaching
* Additional rewards and recognition
* 10 Year Peakiversary Trip
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer)
* The person in this position frequently communicates with residents who have inquiries about their rent or leasing agreement. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.