District Manager

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations, holidays, and sicktime

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. in Phoenix seeks a District Manager to oversee a portfolio of Manufactured Housing Communities and RV Campground Resorts, working with Property Managers and senior management to ensure smooth operations and high resident and guest satisfaction.

You will develop business plans, manage budgets, control delinquencies, and supervise a team of property managers while collaborating with asset teams to drive revenue and occupancy goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five+ years regional property management experience.
• Supervisory and leadership experience with strong communication.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute well-constructed business plans.
• Coordinate with asset management to prepare annual budgets and reforecasting estimates.
• Minimize delinquencies and meet revenue and occupancy goals.
• Ensure that all budgeted capital improvements are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Review and approve annual rent increase proposal worksheets and ensure rent increase letters are distributed in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Work with community and resort managers to maintain a high level of quality with respect to the condition and appearance of our facilities.
• Train your managers to maintain good guest and resident relationships through ongoing communications, responsiveness and the promotion of appropriate events and programs.
• Support sales efforts and build an effective team environment that combines sales and operations.
• Collaborate with managers to inspire pride in maintaining their properties, as demonstrated by compliance with rules, attention to home maintenance and attractive home site landscaping.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Travel 60%

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of District Manager in Phoenix, Arizona.

What** you’ll do:

The District Manager oversees a portfolio ofManufactured Housing Communities and RV Campground Resorts, workingclosely withPropertyManagers and senior management to ensure that properties run smoothlywhileprovidingexcellent experiences for our residents and guests.

Your job will include:

• Develop and execute well-constructed business plans.
• Coordinate with the asset management team to prepare annual budgets and reforecasting estimates.
• Minimize delinquencies and work to achieve or exceed budgeted revenues and occupancy goals.
• Ensure that all budgeted capital improvements are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Review and approve annual rent increase proposal worksheets and ensurethatrent increase letters are distributed in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Work with community and resort managers to maintain a high level of quality with respect to the condition and appearance of our facilities.
• Train your managers to maintain good guest and resident relationships through ongoing communications, responsiveness and the promotion of appropriate events and programs.
• Support sales efforts and build an effective team environment that combines sales and operations.
• Collaborate with managers to inspire pride in maintaining their properties, as demonstrated by compliance with rules, attention to home maintenance and attractive home site landscaping.

Skills & experience you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five or more years of regional-level property management experience; multi-family or resort environment preferred.
• Superior supervisory and leadership experience,with effective communications and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Ability to learn and effectively work with multiple systems.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel up to 60%.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• a generous 401(k) employer match
• paid vacations, holidays, and sick time

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.