Full-Time Manager in Training (Columbia, SC)

Lampe Management Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short‑/

Short-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Holiday pay

Bi-Weekly paychecks

Performance bonus

Employee discounts on storage

Job summary

Lampe Management Company is seeking a Manager in Training for its Ample Storage Center in Columbia, SC. The role combines office duties—answering phones, collecting rent, leasing units—with outdoor site upkeep and learning under an experienced Property Manager for promotion.

Responsibilities include supervising maintenance contractors, assisting tenants, and maintaining a clean facility. This entry-level position offers full-time hours, benefits after 90 days, and potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn leasing processes and office duties.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in leasing Self-Storage units and handling payments.
• Keep the office and property clean and well-maintained.
• Assist with training under a Property Manager for promotion to PM.
• Supervise maintenance contractors on large jobs with Area Manager.
• Work both inside the office and on-site to support tenants.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Leasing basics

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

This is a fun, low stress job with a variety of duties. Self-Storage or Real Estate experience is not necessary to apply. As Manager in Training, you will be working both inside the leasing office helping customers and outside on the storage site keeping the storage facility clean & neat for all of our tenants.

The office duties include keeping the office open during office hours, answering the phone, collecting rental payments, leasing Self-Storage units and assisting customers with general storage needs. Additionally, you will be training with an experienced Property Manager on all office paperwork so that you will be ready for a promotion to Property Manager.

The outside duties include sweeping out storage units when tenants move out, picking up small trash on the lot and keeping the common areas of the storage facility clean and neat. Additionally, you will learn to properly supervise maintenance contractors on large jobs on the facility alongside your Area Manager.

This is a great starting position for a career with a highly successful and growing real estate company.

Hours

• Normal Business Hours, 8:30am - 6pm may include some Saturdays for relief coverage
• Bi-Weekly paychecks + monthly bonus
• Full benefits after 90 days (Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Vacation (12 days per year) starting after 6 months
• Holiday pay starting immediately (7 days per year)
• Full-Time Position, 40 hours per week minimum, some limited overtime is available
• Discounts available on personal storage unit after 90 days

Qualifications

• Must be willing & able to clean the leasing office, walk the property, roll up storage doors and sweep units
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum age of 21 years old
• Must own Reliable Transportation
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License
• Background check, Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical Required

LOCATION

The location will be at our Ample Storage Center at 5622 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204.

POSTING INFORMATION

Lampe Management Company does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.