Area Vice President

RAM Partners LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RAM Partners LLC is seeking an Experienced Multi-Family Area Vice President (AVP) based in Grand Rapids, MI. The role ensures profitable performance of properties and personnel within a designated area, with leadership responsibilities and frequent travel to properties.

Expect to oversee financial performance, marketing initiatives, staff development, and compliance with RAM policies while coordinating with upper management and owners.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business, hospitality, or property management preferred.
• Advanced understanding of landlord/tenant laws and local regulations.
• Experience supervising property management or related field (3–5 years).
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate marketing plans.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret property financial statements and budgets.
• Develop and monitor marketing plans and rent programs to maximize occupancy and income.
• Recruit, hire, and develop associates; lead teams and provide training.
• Review compensation and conduct salary/performance reviews per guidelines.
• Communicate between upper management and on-site personnel; ensure policy compliance.
• Support vendor negotiations and coordinate capital improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Team management

Marketing strategy

Communication

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or property management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

YARDI

Job description

About Us

RAM Partners, LLC, is a full-service real estate management company that manages more than 80,000 apartments throughout the United States. We specialize in multi-family community management for a variety of third-party owners. We are a service-oriented, hands-on company. Our brick and mortar are our people.

Overview

RAM Partners LLC is looking for an Experienced Multi-Family Area Vice President (AVP) to ensure efficient and profitable performance of personnel and properties in a designated area. Given existing marketing conditions, the Area Vice President (AVP) is fully accountable for the efficient and profitable performance of personnel and properties in a designated area. Leadership ability is a must, as the AVP is the leader of their regional area of responsibility. Candidate must be based in Grand Rapids, MI

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

FINANCIAL

• Analyze and interpret statements and budget variances from each property.
• Proactive in developing ways to maximize the collection of budgeted income and occupancy, and control expenditures
• Review and approve expenditures between $500 and $3000.
• Interpret, analyze, and submit the property budget for approval.
• Communicate and monitor progress toward achieving the owner’s financial objectives.

MARKETING

• Review and assist managers in evaluating marketing plans.
• Collect and review monthly marketing surveys from managers.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term rent programs and adjustments.
• Review and approve any rental rate adjustments in conflict with budgeting objectives.
• Recommend improvements to the property image that promote adherence to the RAM mission, vision, and values.
• Review marketing strategies to ensure maximum return on investment.

LEADERSHIP

• Support ongoing training and consistent feedback.
• Initiate corrective action up to and including termination, in compliance with RAM policy and procedure.
• Recruit, hire, and develop associates that support the RAM mission and provide high levels of customer service
• Hold periodic group meetings with teams.

ADMINSTRATIVE

• Review and adjust compensation per company guidelines.
• Conduct timely salary and performance reviews.
• Act as communication liaison between upper management and on-site personnel.
• Maintain good communication between properties and legal counsel.

COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT

• Provide support to managers in vendor negotiations.
• Communicate and generate action based on the owner’s objectives.
• Initiate monthly visits and inspections to properties to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Review and recommend needed maintenance and capital improvements to the owner.

CORPORATE SERVICES

• Perform physical inspections for loan purposes.
• Participate in pre-acquisition duties, including but not limited to the development of marketing proposals for potential new business.
• Comply with and enforce RAM Partners LLC. policies.
• Embrace and execute the vision, mission, and beliefs of the Company.
• Entertain and tour with outside investors and brokers/dealers.
• Flexible with the work schedule, including availability to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
• Occasional duties may be assigned by the Vice President and/or President.
• Third-Party Property Management Experience with Client Relations and Development

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Prefer four (4) year degree in business, hospitality, or property management is preferred.
• Computer software experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and YARDI®
• Advanced understanding of Landlord/Tenant laws and applications, familiarity with Michigan Lease and Addendums, Fair Housing/ADA regulations and applications, and OSHA & EPA requirements for the property management industry.
• Previous supervisory experience in property management or related field, generally 3-5 years.
• Understanding of sales and marketing concepts and ability to develop, implement, and evaluate marketing plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and provides effective communication with residents, employees, peers, vendors, owners, etc., and assists in efficient operations.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Advanced leadership
• Professional image
• Good organizational skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Financial acumen to analyze and interpret financial and business reports
• Revenue Management experience

License(s) or Certification(s) Preferred

• Advanced leadership
• Ability to earn future designations as required by Industry standards.

Physical Demands and Work environment

• 60% Travel is required via car and plane
• Inspect, communicate, and assist onsite with each property at least monthly

RAM Partners, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email the Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]. RAM Partners, LLC is a drug-free workplace.