Manager in Training

Barrett & Stokely; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leasing commissions

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) and Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Barrett & Stokely, a real estate investment and management firm based in Indianapolis, invites candidates to join its Manager in Training (MIT) Program. This rotation-based development path prepares you to successfully manage an apartment community and lead a team.

MITs rotate through Leasing, Assistant Property Manager, and Property Manager tracks across multiple properties, gaining exposure to different teams and asset types.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in a Property Manager career and willingness to travel between properties across the portfolio.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Comfort with financial reporting, budgets, and basic accounting concepts.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and leasing mentorship, including tours, applications, and prospect follow-up.
• Build marketing and lead generation skills through audits, social media, events, and local outreach.
• Learn resident retention, renewals, and conflict resolution.
• Shadow maintenance operations and participate in property upkeep.
• Run financial reports, budget variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Review asset condition and preventative maintenance and emergency preparedness.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management as a Property Manager-in-training.

Skills

Interest in Property Manager career

Travel willingness

Self-starter with organizational sklls

Financial reporting basics

Customer service & communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Barrett and Stokely Corporate Inc - Indianapolis, IN 46240

Position Type: Full Time

Barrett & Stokely, a real estate investment and management firm, has been engaged in all aspects of multifamily real estate development and management since 1975. Throughout that time, we have remained steadfast in our approach: We deliver solutions for complex real estate challenges, while providing exceptional service.

Our current portfolio includes over 12,000 multifamily apartment homes in the Midwest. With over 300 employees, our company strives each day to provide an exciting and fulfilling working environment where people want to come to work!

Every Barrett & Stokely employee has a hand in fulfilling our purpose - We enhance neighborhoods and build communities.

CORE VALUES

• Build Trust, Share Respect
• Invest in People
• Thoughtful Decision Making
• Growth through Learning
• Positivity

Come be a part of such a rewarding experience!

About the Program

The Manager in Training (MIT) Program is a rotation-based development program designed to prepare participants to successfully manage an apartment community and lead a team. It focuses on hands-on experience and demonstrated competency. MITs rotate through multiple properties and functional areas, gaining exposure to different teams, leadership styles, and asset types, then move into placement as a Property Manager.

The program is open to both internal and external candidates. Advancement through each rotation is based on completing deliverables and demonstrating understanding, not a fixed timeline.

What You'll Do

Leasing Track

• Complete onboarding and leasing mentorship, including tours, applications, and prospect follow-up
• Build marketing and lead generation skills through ILS audits, social media, resident events, and local outreach

Assistant Property Manager Track

• Learn resident retention, renewals, and conflict resolution
• Manage delinquency processing, notices, and the eviction process
• Shadow maintenance operations

Property Manager Track

• Run financial reports, budget variance analysis, and forecasting
• Review asset condition, preventative maintenance, and emergency preparedness
• Take on the leadership, coaching, and performance management responsibilities of a Property Manager

What We're Looking For

• Strong interest in a career path toward Property Manager
• Willingness to travel between properties across the portfolio for the duration of the program
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with financial reporting, budgets, and basic accounting concepts
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred; must have reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check is required

Benefits

• Leasing and Renewal Commissions
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (Employer Paid Employee Coverage)
• Vision Insurance (Employer Paid Employee Coverage)
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Paid Childbirth Medical Leave and Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Employer Paid)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Employer Match
• Service Awards
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discount
• Professional Development

Schedule

• Day shift

Barrett & Stokely is an Equal Opportunity Employer.