Lease-Up Community Manager
About The Position
Dream Live Prosper Communities is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lease-Up Community Manager to oversee leasing processes and support the successful launch of a property at Dream Winter Haven in Winter Haven, Florida. The manager is responsible for achieving community budget and financial performance, driving occupancy, and leading a team while caring for the property, residents, customers, and associates. This role carries broader scope and responsibility than a typical community manager position and requires communication with the direct supervisor about community operations. The position is full-time and has monthly and quarterly bonus potential based on performance. It requires a flexible schedule with varied work hours that may include weekends. The company describes its work as funding and building thriving communities centered on safe, attainable housing, and emphasizes growth, accountability, leadership, and service.
Requirements
- Strong background in multi-year multifamily property management.
- At least 3 years of experience managing multiple direct reports.
- At least 3 years of lease-up experience.
- Demonstrated ability to drive positive results while embodying and promoting core values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid analytical skills, including experience working with income and financial statements.
- Demonstrated change leadership and on-site project management responsibility.
- A track record of achieving goals, driving performance, and developing team members, with empowerment and accountability.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours that may include weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AppFolio, G Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Monitor leasing documents and data entry, and review renters’ insurance, utility transfers, move-ins, and file checklists.
- Review and approve or decline applications, update decisions in AppFolio, and execute new leases.
- Keep marketing materials current for available units and work toward 95% occupancy.
- Assist with court appearances and handle notices.
- Review and provide feedback on leads, tours, and follow-up activities.
- Track leasing activity and provide detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance data.
- Host monthly leasing meetings covering challenges, incentives, availability, and bonuses.
- Submit leasing-agent commissions by payroll cutoff dates.
- Onboard, train, and mentor new Leasing Agents.
- Review renewals and upcoming properties with the General Manager.
- Assist with property inspections and communicate with single-family teams.
- Manage security deposit dispositions and attend required meetings.
- Drive community financial performance and work toward achieving the community budget.
- Lead the community team and communicate with the direct supervisor about community operations.
Benefits
- Monthly and quarterly bonus potential based on performance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Learning and educational incentives.
- Volunteer Time Off.
- Well-being programs.
- Company events.
- Self-improvement and productivity tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
