Property Manager in Sarasota, FL

The Collier Companies, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 10%

Up to 24 days off first year

Logo attire provided

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance options

Health reimbursement account & legal

Career growth opportunities

Industry education opportunities

Performance bonuses

Job summary

The Collier Companies, Inc. is seeking an on-site Property Manager to lead a large team at one of our Sarasota communities. You will direct operations, drive occupancy through marketing, and oversee capital projects and maintenance.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years as a Community Manager, housing experience, and strong budgeting and leadership skills. The role offers growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced, award-winning organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Community Manager or equivalent
• Experience with conventional and student housing a plus
• Ability to manage 200+ apartment homes
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and development skills
• Experience creating and implementing marketing plans
• Knowledge of capital projects and maintenance
• Budgeting experience; creating financial plans preferred
• Strong technical skills with property software (Entrata) a plus
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving
• Attention to curb appeal and detail
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company
• Experience with renovations preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct, motivate, and inspire a large on-site team
• Lead marketing initiatives to fill and retain units
• Oversee capital projects, maintenance, and renovations
• Develop and manage community budgets and financial plans
• Ensure exceptional resident service and curb appeal
• Mentor staff and foster professional growth

Skills

Community management

Team leadership

Marketing planning

Capital projects

Budgeting

Entrata

Customer service

Renovations

Property management

Housing experience

Tools

Entrata

Job description

The Collier Companies is seeking a Property Manager to join our team! This is an on-site role, reporting from one of The Collier Companies’ community offices in Sarasota, which offers hiking, recreation, and museums. It is home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Myakka River State Park. Sarasota has beautiful coastal cultural centers and is one of Florida’s most desirable living locations.

A Property Manager will be an experienced leader, with the ability to direct, motivate, and inspire a large team! If you are seeking a career, not just a job, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment that rewards success - we want to hear from you!

Are you a born leader who instills confidence in those you mentor?

Your Skills – What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a successful Community Manager is strongly preferred.
• Background in conventional and student housing is a plus!
• Be able to manage a community size of 200 or more apartment homes.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team.
• Proven track record of marketing plan creation & successful implementation.
• Capital projects and maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to manage a financial plan (aka budget). A plus if you have experience creating your community’s financial plan!
• Strong technical skills and experience with Entrata is a plus!
• Exceptional customer service skills with a quick problem-solving approach.
• Have an eye for detail and commitment to curb appeal standards.
• Desire to learn and grow within an award-winning organization.
• Experience with renovation projects and capital projects preferred.

Qualifications

Perks – The Good Stuff:

• The Collier Companies 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income.
• Up to 24 days off during your first year with an annual increase!
• Stylish TCC logo attire provided.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Group & supplemental life insurance policy options.
• Healthcare reimbursement account & legal services insurance.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Industry education opportunities.
• Base pay plus monthly sales & industry-leading performance bonuses.

Our Culture – How We’re Different

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. Our team is highly focused on both personal and professional growth, building a strong relationship with our residents, and creating an environment that each of our residents can call home.

• At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success which aligns with our internal mission statement PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TEAM MEMBERS IN BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES.
• Our external mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.
• We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our missions.
• We PRIDE ourselves on working and growing with the principles taught in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", written by Stephen Covey.
• The Collier Companies Team Members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we implement via IIT (I Intend To ____)
• We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING – At The Collier Companies & sponsor book clubs, training, and mentorship to support the professional and personal growth of our team.
• We also have our internal learning program called Collier College that is based on the structure and teachings from the Nathan Collier Master of Science in Real Estate program at the University of Florida.
• GROWTH – We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade! Our team members have a FIRE IN THE BELLY and hold the torch with a BURNING SENSE OF URGENCY!
• We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a LONG-TERM HOLD strategy. This benefits our human capital, finances, and customer experience.
• ROOTED – We are privately owned and have been in business since the 1970’s. We currently own and manage over 12,000 apartment homes and we’re pacing over 1,000 new apartment home construction starts each year.

At The Collier Companies, it is all about people. Our Residents depend on us to be observant, interested in their lives, and quick to respond to their needs. We enjoy working with them and with each other. Every day is different: rewarding, challenging, and fun. When someone lives in one of our communities, they are entrusting us with providing their Home, something fundamental to their emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being and we consider that both a wonderful Honor and a significant Duty that we are passionate about. We ask all that join us to commit to doing likewise.

PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS WHILE SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES

These Are Required Steps In The Hiring Process.

Background checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment.

The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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