Area Property Manager

Bear Real Estate Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

FSA/HSA options

Paid time off

8+ paid holidays

Bonuses and commissions

Education opportunities

Job summary

Bear Real Estate Group is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a residential portfolio across regions, with frequent travel to communities to meet residents, staff, and regulatory officers. You will drive profitability while ensuring high service quality and tenant satisfaction.

The role leads on-site teams, manages leasing, marketing, maintenance plans, and budgets, and ensures compliance with housing laws. This position offers growth opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in property management.
• 3 years of progressive leadership roles within property management.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws including Fair Housing compliance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with Property Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Maximize resources by recruiting, training and motivating on-site property managers and team members.
• Provide guidance, delegate tasks, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Temporarily cover roles when vacated or during extended leaves.
• Provide leadership and customer service excellence.
• Train leasing staff on software and monitor accuracy.

Skills

Property management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Property Management Software

Job description

The Area Manager is a key role accountable for overseeing a residential portfolio within assigned regions which may change from time to time. The Area Manager is a leadership position responsible for a team of internal associates who are accountable to plan, implement and monitor operations, profitability, quality of service, leasing, marketing and tenant relationships. He/she will be required to frequently travel among the residential communities for which they are responsible, meeting with residents, staff, and regulatory officers to address issues, inspect facilities, and to ensure the overall profitability of each property.

Duties & Responsbilities:

• Maximize Human Resources by recruiting, training, empowering and motivating on-site property managers and other team members
• Provide guidance and delegate priority tasking ensuring that all policy, rules and procedures are followed and conduct performance evaluations.
• Temporarily assume the responsibilities of the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, or Leasing Agents positions when vacated, during extended leaves of absence, or when deemed necessary
• Provide leadership and exemplify the highest level of customer service
• Train leasing staff on all pertinent computer software and regularly monitor for accuracy
• Lead the formulation of operating budgets and review/approve property invoices
• Make routine inspections to ensure compliance with company policy, review operations, and curb appeal of all assigned properties remains high and attractive
• Possess knowledge of markets and competition within the region and create strategic responses to improve operations and financial performance
• Assist in the development, implementation, and tracking results of marketing plans targeting prospective and existing residents
• Work with the Director of Facilities Maintenance to review maintenance plans, safety standard procedures, and maintain records
• Communicate effectively and regularly with senior management and partners, providing updates on portfolio, property operations and any concerns
• Maintain reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and valid vehicle insurance
• Act as Property Manager over properties without a designated manager
• Manage the tenants experience to ensure long term residency
• Ensures enforcement of all rules of the property
• Communicates with the Maintenance Department to ensure the property remains in good repair and tenant’s maintenance requests are resolved satisfactorily
• Coordinates with Accounts Receivable to ensure security deposit reconciliations are prepared accurately and appropriate messages are communicated to the Tenant

Qualifications:

• 6 years experience in property management
• 3 years of progressive leadership roles within property management
• Possess knowledge of and adhere to all local, state and federal laws, including all laws governing Fair Housing in compliance with local, state and national authorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Experience with Property Management Software

What You’ll Love About Working Here:

• Invest in Your Future:401(k) with company match, plus annual merit-based increases
• Prioritize Your Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long-Term Disability, and FSA and HSA options.
• Recharge and Renew: Generous paid time off and 8+ paid holidays.
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Keep Growing: Ongoing education, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across all departments.
• Celebrate Together:Annual employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs.
• Make an Impact:Contribute to meaningful projects that shape neighborhoods and improve lives.
• Be Rewarded: Eligible for performance-based bonuses and commissions

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bear Real Estate Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.