Community Manager
The Community Manager will be responsible for leading all phases of the operation for five communities, including, but not limited to, leadership and development of onsite team, financial performance, resident relations, and community preservation and aesthetics.
Job Duties
- Creates a customer service-focused culture for residents, prospects, vendors, and employees; responds and resolves resident requests and concerns; leads by example and ensures a proactive approach is adopted for all key customer touch points.
- Responsible for training, onboarding, and development of all team members with a focus on employee engagement and retention. Lead, coach, and develop direct reports to create a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Actively coach the leasing process; may oversee a leasing manager at larger communities.
- Build relationships with internal and external customers to provide best-in-class service.
- Effectively communicate strategic business practices with leaders within the community to ensure efficiency and consistency.
- Manages financial performance of property to include accountability for budget variances, providing input for budget and forecast planning, and identifying opportunities to increase revenue.
- Ensure the condition and quality of the communities meet the Irvine Company standards at all times.
- Develop and manage resident communications.
- Anticipate resident relations challenges and demonstrate problem-solving skills when concerns arise.
- Monitors / evaluates key metrics for community and ensures plans are in place to achieve company targets; creates renewal and leasing goals; monitors NTVs; monitors NPS, social media feedback, and follows up as needed.
- Complete audits and community inspections to ensure policies, procedures, and corporate compliance are followed at all times.
- Responsible for healthy collaboration and partnership with other departments within Apartments and across divisions.
- Regularly updates competitive data to help inform pricing decisions. Communicates findings to GM / Senior Director and Revenue Manager.
- Partner with maintenance leaders and project managers to oversee community projects to ensure minimal impact to residents and prospects.
- Partner with ICAD to ensure customer service standards and operational KPIs are achieved during ongoing reinvestment projects.
Variances in responsibilities may exist by community type : Smaller Communities : - May be responsible for leading the leasing function to achieve and / or exceed occupancy / availability goals, including coaching on the leasing process. Larger Communities : - Collaborate with the leasing manager to achieve and / or exceed occupancy / availability goals.
Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations
High school diplomaTwo years of management experience in a customer service environment; leasing experience preferredValid California driver's license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company's MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Multilingual ability is a plusOccasional travel requiredOn call as needed for after-hours emergenciesAbility to work evenings, weekends, and holidaysCommunities of Responsibility : West Park I Neighborhood - All Comm Unit Count : 1361
Base Pay Range : $99,400.00 - $133,900.00
Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.