Field-Based Retail Property Manager for Outdoor Centers

Talent Edge Recruiting; Oceanside (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Mileage reimbursement

100% employer-paid medical insurance

401(k) with 6% company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting in Oceanside, CA is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Manager to own a portfolio of outdoor retail centers in the greater San Diego area. This field-based role requires 2–3 days per week visiting properties, with mileage reimbursed, and the remainder from the Oceanside office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of retail real estate experience, holds a California Real Estate License, and is proficient with Excel and Outlook to manage vendor relationships, budgeting,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial retail real estate experience required.
• Experience managing shopping center or retail portfolios.
• Active California Real Estate License (or ability to obtain).
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills.
• Experience managing vendors and maintenance projects.
• Tech-forward mindset with data, prop-tech, and AI tools.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ~5–7 outdoor retail shopping centers (roughly 200 tenants total).
• Conduct regular property visits based on portfolio activity and property needs.
• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships through proactive communication.
• Coordinate vendors for all maintenance and repair needs, including sourcing, scheduling, oversight, and follow-up.
• Review invoices and manage property expenditures.
• Partner with accounting on budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Analyze property and operational data to support business decisions.
• Conduct occasional property showings as needed.
• Utilize tools including Avid, Excel, and Outlook and leverage prop-tech and data-driven solutions.

Skills

Retail real estate

Portfolio management

Excel

Outlook

Vendor management

Data/Prop-tech tools

Communication skills

Education

California Real Estate License

Tools

Avid

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting in Oceanside, CA is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Manager to own a portfolio of outdoor retail centers in the greater San Diego area. This field-based role requires 2–3 days per week visiting properties, with mileage reimbursed, and the remainder from the Oceanside office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of retail real estate experience, holds a California Real Estate License, and is proficient with Excel and Outlook to manage vendor relationships, budgeting,