Community Manager

ABOUT BRE

BRE develops, acquires and manages highly desirable apartment communities in the West's most sought-after places to live.

We understand the value of home and how to enhance it?for our residents, our communities and our investors.

Our business touches one of the most personal aspects of our customers' lives?the place they call home. We believe this creates not just a responsibility, but a tremendous opportunity to set ourselves apart by seeing things from our residents' point of view and putting them first in all we do. The power of this viewpoint is what's good for our residents is good for our company. As we build relationships with the people and communities we serve, we set ourselves apart in the marketplace and create long-term, income-producing investments for our shareholders.


Job Title & Summary Associate Title ? Community Manager

The Community Manager will secure, direct and train the staff at one of our prestigious apartment communities, located in the West's most sought-after places to live. Our Community Managers prepare and provide all operational and financial data, budgets and reports necessary for the success of the community. The person chosen for this position will have proven their management skills in both the administrative and leadership role.

BRE sets high standards, and we have created a culture that attracts team members who excel at putting customer service first. This culture is nurtured by approachable, responsive and trustworthy associates, who are encouraged and expected to build and grow with teamwork, creativity, initiative and integrity. If you believe you have these qualities, and want to work in an atmosphere that is entrepreneurial in nature, with a solid organization, we?d like to speak to you. Essential Job Functions Manage, direct and coordinate efforts of staff, hire, schedule, train, promote, counsel, and discipline associates. Develop operational and financial data for analysis with Regional Manager Develop yearly operating budgets. Develop and implement marketing plan and leasing plan for community. Shop competition and have knowledge of the demographics of the community?s market area. Conduct Market Surveys. Prepare Market Rent Pricing report on a bi-monthly basis for Regional Manager and Divisional Manager. Participate in Regional Managers meetings and BRE training classes as required. Coordinate Community?s Resident operations. Review and approve or deny rental applications and lease renewals. Train, direct and supervise on-site associates in all leasing paperwork and techniques. Responsible for collection of rents. Schedule resident move-in and move-out schedules. Oversee the day-to-day financial, marketing and administrative operations of the community. Manage and insure the timely an accurate processing of all renewals. Monitor daily income and expenses. Responsible for petty cash. Oversee upkeep of physical aspects of the community. Visually inspect grounds, buildings, and apartment units on a regular basis. Monitor and approve capital expenditures, maintenance expense and completed service requests. Approve vendors, work of contractors, landscapers, etc. Other tasks as assigned.Qualifications High school diploma required and college degree preferred. Property management experience or management experience in related field required. Experience in budget preparations and analyzing reports; sales, marketing and management experience required. Experience with on-site maintenance operations including interacting with vendors and contractors.Skills Management skills Leadership skills Superior sales and marketing skills Good organizational and time management skills Strong administrative acumen Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Yardi) Advanced business mathematical skills Interpersonal communication skills Strong customer service skills Professional image Ability to read and write English; speak English and understand spoken English Ability to drive a carLicenses Valid driver?s license and current automobile insurance is required Real Estate License (when required by the state)Contact Info Please apply online at: www.breproperties.com or fax to 949.250.5905.

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