Associate Regional Manager

Bella Investment Group; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bella Investment Group is seeking an Associate Regional Manager to develop into a Regional Manager within 6 to 12 months. The role emphasizes property stabilization, occupancy growth, and operational excellence across a growing portfolio.

You will lead on-site teams, mentor property managers, and collaborate with senior leadership to execute property-specific action plans that improve financial performance and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in multi-family property management with proven success improving property performance.
• Ideal candidate would have confidence in marketing strategy and lease-up stabilization.
• Five years of leadership experience with measurable financial results and team development.
• Multi-site oversight strongly preferred or management of over 500 units.
• Arizona Real Estate Salesperson License preferred (or must be obtained within the first 30 days).
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and strong analytical capability.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• 40 hours per week; weekends available for staffing needs and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational assessment, stabilization, and performance improvement of assigned properties, starting with the largest community.
• Partner with on-site teams to evaluate operations, identify opportunities, and implement best practices for occupancy growth.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and hands-on support to property managers and site teams.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Analytics

Communication

Training & mentoring

Education

BA/BS degree

Arizona Real Estate Salesperson License (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

The Associate Regional Manager position is a developmental leadership role designed to prepare a high-potential team member for advancement into a Regional Manager position through structured training, mentorship, and progressive portfolio responsibility. This role focuses on property stabilization, operational excellence, team development, and occupancy growth while building the leadership and strategic management skills necessary to oversee a multi-property portfolio. The goal would be for this position to grow into a Regional Manager position within 6 to 12 months.

Key responsibilities for the Regional Manager position are listed below the Associate Regional Manager key responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the operational assessment, stabilization, and performance improvement of assigned properties, beginning with the company's largest community.
• Partner with on-site property teams to evaluate operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement best practices that drive occupancy growth and operational excellence.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and hands-on support to property managers and site teams to strengthen performance and enhance resident satisfaction.
• Develop and execute property-specific action plans focused on increasing occupancy, improving financial performance, and achieving organizational goals.
• Collaborate with company leadership to establish sustainable operational strategies and ensure long-term property success.
• Participate in structured training and leadership development programs under the guidance of senior executives and cross-functional team members.
• Prepare for progressive regional management responsibilities through demonstrated leadership, operational results, and successful property oversight.
• Assume responsibility for a growing portfolio of properties through a phased transition process based on performance and business needs.
• Monitor property performance metrics, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions to achieve occupancy, revenue, and operational targets.
• Foster accountability, consistency, and adherence to company standards across assigned communities.
• Support organizational growth initiatives by driving property stabilization efforts and
• Work closely with executive leadership to develop regional management
• Competencies and build readiness for oversight of a multi-property portfolio.
• Oversee the successful transition and management of up to 12 properties while maintaining operational excellence and strong financial performance.
• Contribute to the achievement of company performance goals through effective leadership, strategic planning, and execution of regional initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in multi-family property management with proven success improving property performance
• Ideal candidate would have confidence in marketing strategy and lease-up stabilization
• Five years of leadership experience, demonstrating both measurable financial results, as well as growth and development of team members
• Multi-site oversite strongly preferred, or management of over 500 units
• Active Arizona Real Estate Salesperson License preferred (or must be obtained within the first 30 days in the role)
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
• Willingness and adaptability to learn new technologies
• Strong analytical capability to drive effective results
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be a role model during change, including large, complex change
• Forty (40) hours per week required. Must be available on weekends for staffing needs and emergencies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand or walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of the day.
• Have occasional need to perform the following physical activities:
• Bend/Stoop Squat - Pick up litter; filing
• Climb Stairs - Inspect and show property
• Push or Pull - Inspect and show property, open and close doors
• Reach above shoulder - Inspect property; store/retrieve supplies
• Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting and presenting property.
• Constant need to perform the following physical activities:
• Writing/Typing - Corporate/Resident communications
• Grasping/Turning - Telephone, doorknob use
• Finger Dexterity - Operation of office equipment
• Lifting/Carrying (paperwork, deliveries, files, miscellaneous)

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need to complete forms, read and review reports and a wide variety of correspondence, view computer screen. Frequent need to see small detail.
• Frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm's reach (inspecting property, neighborhood surveys).
• Must be able to determine colors properly because of decorating, design, paint colors, etc.

HEARING REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need to communicate over the telephone and in person with property owners, corporate and resident management, vendors, residents.

SPEAKING REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need to communicate over the telephone and in person.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent need to utilize personal transportation to inspect property and surrounding neighborhood, make trips to the bank and also visit the Corporate Office.
• Must have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Indoors; frequently outdoors, all conditions.

REASONING DEVELOPMENT

HIGH. Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate appropriate course of action. Must effectively convey ideas, images and goals to a diverse group of personalities.