Associate - Property Management & Leasing

McKee Commercial; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-matched 401K

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

A property management firm in San Diego seeks an Associate for Property Management & Leasing. This entry-level, full-time role involves managing tenant relations, conducting property inspections, and assisting with marketing efforts. Candidates should have 2+ years of property management experience and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, offering a starting salary of $65,000 annually along with benefits including health insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in property management.
• Proven ability to work with tenants effectively.
• Flexibility to handle multiple roles simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Address and resolve tenant issues.
• Conduct weekly property inspections.
• Draft communications to tenants and property owners.
• Update marketing channels for vacancies.
• Assist with office organization and supplies.

Skills

Property management experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Empathy skills

Education

College degree in Real Estate, Business, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Canva

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Associate - CRE Property Management & Leasing

Salary: $65,000 Annually

Location: 80% In-Office (Old Town), 20% Travel to Properties

Hours: M-F, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and versatile Commercial Real Estate Associate to support the day-to-day operations of our diverse property portfolio in San Diego. This full-time, in-office role offers a unique blend of responsibilities across property management, marketing, leasing, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering excellent service to tenants and property owners. If you're ready to grow your career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply.

Management Responsibilities

• Address and resolve tenant issues related to rent payments, service requests, etc.
• Conduct weekly property inspections, including buildings, grounds, interiors, and other facilities.
• Draft property-wide email communications to tenants.
• Coordinate with vendors for property maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Assist with annual Tenant Operating Expense Reconciliations (CAMs) using MS Excel.
• Available for emergency after-hours calls 24/7 when Property Manager is out of office such as on vacation.
• Draft emails to property owners for review by the Property Manager & Director.

Marketing & Leasing Responsibilities

• Photograph and Matterport vacant properties.
• Update marketing channels such as the company website, Loopnet, Officespace.com, CREXI, and Craigslist weekly.
• Create and schedule email marketing campaigns for vacancies.
• Create marketing brochures for listings using Canva software.
• Show vacant residential and select commercial properties to prospective tenants when needed.
• Process rental applications and lease assignments.
• Assist in drafting lease renewal offer letters to tenants.

Office Responsibilities

• Direct incoming company phone calls to the appropriate team member (approximately 5-10 calls per day).
• Greet office walk‑ins in order to assist tenants, vendors, etc.
• Assist with ordering office supplies, organizing electronic files, labeling keys, etc.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in property management.
• College degree in Real Estate, Business, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work with tenants.
• Ability to multitask, be flexible, and handle multiple roles simultaneously.
• Excellent listening and empathy skills to establish and maintain rapport with tenants.

Other Details & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000 Annually
• Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week in office or performing property visits (not a work-from-home position).
• Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST, Monday – Friday.
• Work Environment: Private office with reserved onsite gated garage parking.
• Travel: Must have reliable transportation to travel to properties within San Diego County. Company provides mileage reimbursement.
• Health: Company-assisted Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Retirement: Company-matched 401K.
• Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks paid after 90 days, 3 weeks paid after 5 years, 4 weeks paid after 10 years.
• Location: Office centrally located in Old Town San Diego, close to restaurants, shops, and with plentiful onsite garage parking.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

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