Community Manager - 85

Lakeshore Employment•Gibsonton, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeshore Management is seeking a motivated, results-oriented Community Manager to lead community operations with a focus on sales performance, revenue growth, occupancy, team development, and a high-quality resident experience. The role balances sales, operations, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment and is guided by the company’s values of building community, showing kindness and compassion, communicating clearly, accountability, integrity, and resilience. The Community Manager oversees daily operations and financial performance, drives leasing and home sales, manages resident relations, leads team members, coordinates maintenance and compliance, and oversees inventory and capital projects. The position is based at Eastwood Estates in Gibsonton, Florida. It reports to the Regional Manager, Area Manager, and/or General Manager and directly supervises Maintenance Technicians and, in certain communities, Assistant Community Managers. The position is exempt and includes compensation of $48,500–$56,000 per year based on experience, plus variable compensation. The role requires flexibility to work Saturdays and respond to on-call or after-business-hours emergencies. Quarterly company training and events require travel, with occasional overnight travel as needed. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation, including pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in property management, sales, or operations.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with performance metrics and goals.
Must be flexible, willing to work Saturdays, and available for on-call or after-business-hours emergencies.
Must be flexible and available to travel for company training and events once per quarter, including occasional overnight travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree.
Property management or real estate certifications.
Knowledge of Fair Housing.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, rent collection, expense control, and vendor management.
Monitor occupancy, revenue, delinquency, and expense performance metrics.
Maintain curb appeal, property standards, and operational efficiency.
Prepare and submit required financial and operational reports.
Drive occupancy through marketing, leasing, and home sales activities.
Manage the prospect lifecycle, including lead follow-up, appointment setting, tours, and closing.
Execute outreach strategies to generate traffic and improve conversion.
Oversee lease renewals and resident retention efforts.
Track pipeline activity and adjust strategies to meet goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally and promptly.
Promote a positive and welcoming community environment.
Hire, train, and develop team members; set expectations and hold the team accountable for performance.
Foster a collaborative, respectful, and results-oriented culture.
Ensure the property is maintained, safe, and compliant with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Coordinate with maintenance staff and vendors, and enforce community rules and company policies.
Oversee home inventory, installations, and capital projects, ensuring timely completion within budget.
Support continuous improvement of community assets.
Perform additional duties, projects, and assignments as needed to support operational, business, and organizational needs.