ASSET MANAGER, SELF-STORAGE
About The Position
Peterson Companies is seeking an energetic, personable, and dependable individual to join their dynamic team as an Asset Manager for their self-storage portfolio. This role involves managing and operating self-storage properties, overseeing the CubeSmart relationship, supporting new development, and transitioning new projects into management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering world-class customer service, fostering an environment of respect and inclusivity, and collaborating with various internal teams (Development, Legal, Property Management, Marketing, and Finance) and external partners. Peterson Companies is a large, privately owned real estate developer in the Washington, D.C. region with over 60 years of experience and a diverse portfolio including retail, residential, office, self-storage, and industrial properties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of property/asset management experience
- Assertive self-starter with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong financial acumen, including understanding of risk, returns, financing, and disposition impacts.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Self-storage experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and update long-term strategy and business plans for the self-storage portfolio, including growth, management, and disposition decisions.
- Prepare annual budgets, mid-year reforecasts, and budget-to-actual presentations for the Executive Team.
- Lead SWOT analyses and pricing strategies for each property based on competition, supply, and occupancy trends.
- Conduct regular property inspections and site visits with CubeSmart's on-site teams and District Managers.
- Review monthly property financials, investigate budget variances, and drive cost efficiencies property-by-property.
- Maintain a strong working relationship with CubeSmart's Asset Manager via monthly meetings; stay current on CubeSmart initiatives.
- Provide the Development team with input on operating expenses, projected income, and lease-up timing for proposed projects.
- Represent Peterson at industry conferences and associations; track market and competitive trends locally and nationally.
- Build trust and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, including owners, operators, and brokers.
- Other Commercial Properties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
