Regional Area Director

Village Green; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonuses

Job summary

Village Green is seeking an Area Director to strategically manage client relationships, provide business insights, and drive loyalty and profitability across a multi-site portfolio. This senior role oversees regional teams of community and general managers, ensuring top-tier service and accountability in operations and financial performance.

The position requires travel 50–65% and strong supervisory skills, with a focus on budgeting, capital planning, and maintaining high standards of customer

Qualifications

• Must have experience in property management with multi-site responsibilities at either the Property Manager or Area Director level.
• Ability to travel 50–65% of the time.
• Familiarity with property management software and reading site-generated reports.
• Self-starter who works independently with strong organizational skills.
• Strong supervisory and people skills; ability to motivate teams and set clear goals.
• Solid accounting knowledge and experience with financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage client relationships and provide business insights to drive loyalty and profitability.
• Oversee and create an environment of ownership for a team of community/general managers.
• Develop and implement 5–10 year capital plans and annual operating budgets.
• Monitor income and operating expenses to meet budget goals and increase net operating income.
• Ensure compliance with fair housing policies and maintain professional communications with all contacts.

Skills

People management

Travel 50-65%

Independent working

Time management

Tools

Property management software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founded in 1919, Village Green is a diverse, people-first organization that has contributed to its multi-year Great Places to Work, Top Workplaces, and Best Workplaces in Multifamily designations, to name a few. We believe the accomplishments of any company are those of its people. As a result, all our associates receive the tools, training, resources, and opportunity to excel and become leaders in the industry. A career with Village Green is a strong investment in your future. So why wait?

Our 100-year history makes us one of the oldest and most experienced management companies with room to grow within the rising apartment industry.

This position pays asalary up to $100k with yearly bonuses.

Job Description

As a Village GreenArea Director, you will be responsible for strategically managing client relationships by providing key business insights and expertise on all client situations that will ultimately drive loyalty, profitability, and long-term client retention.

This individual will also oversee and create an environment of ownership and accountability for a team of community/general managers responsible for delivering property management products and services to our clients with a focus on exceptional customer service. A regional director must be adaptable and is always looking to motivate and inspire others to do their best.

Qualifications

• Supervises property operations to ensure that standardized practices and procedures are in place
• Participates in the hiring process for key site positions
• Trains evaluate and appropriately discipline all direct reports. Conducts timely reviews and ensures appropriate/adequate staffing
• Evaluates monthly financial statements and oversee routine reporting to ownership or supervisors
• Reviews payables, payroll, contracts, employee evaluations, market surveys, and monthly marketing plans
• Resolves resident issues that cannot be managed at the site level
• Develops annual business plan for each site, including marketing goals, staffing levels, rent levels, and general performance goals and objectives
• Prepares annual operating budgets
• Oversees capital improvement projects and renovations and prepares and implements phasing and execution of 5-10 year capital plans
• Adheres to established policies related to fair housing
• Communicates with co-workers, management, residents, vendors, and all outside contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• Maintains confidentiality of co-workers, management, owners, past and current residents, vendors, and all outside contacts
• Performs Property Manager duties during times of unfilled positions if necessary
• Assists Property Manager in establishing team environments and goals at sites
• Assists other Regional Directors in evaluating marketing/staffing/performance issues on properties outside of the immediate portfolio
• Assists in various special projects as they arise when the Vice President requests, i.e., updating operations manuals, proposing new format for employee incentives, assisting in developing new policies and procedures, etc.
• Participates in the due diligence process for new acquisitions, including market assessment, physical inspections, lease audit, staffing and rent level recommendations, capital improvement recommendations, etc.
• Oversees property dispositions through due diligence and closing process
• Determines the new interest rate annually and revises the security deposit interest forms, if required
• Conducts Area Directors checklist monthly and safety checklists as required
• Performs weekly, monthly, and sometimes daily communications with owners. Such communications in weekly marketing updates, recommendations, monthly owners letters, and annual business plans
• Must stay knowledgeable of all local markets/comps and trends
• Monitor income and operating expenses to meet budgetary goals and increase net operating income, if applicable
• Teaches designated Village Green classes when required
• Ensures that all interior and exterior areas of the property are litter free, clean, and presentable when visiting sites
• Inspects Priority One areas when doing site visits to ensure curb appeal standards are being followed

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in property management with multi-site responsibilities at either the Property Manager or Area Director level
• Requires the ability to travel 50 – 65% of the time as necessary
• Working knowledge of property management software to read and understand site-generated reports helpful
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
• An organized and efficient individual with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Requires strong “people” skills, i.e., tact, discretion, ability to motivate through words, ability to develop strong teamwork
• Requires strong supervisory skills; ability to make goals and deadlines clear and provide direction when necessary
• Ability to think globally while keeping long-term goals in mind
• Logical problem-solving abilities and ability to communicate effectively
• An excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures with prior work experience in financial analysis
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel programs

Additional Information

Village Green is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

As part of our hiring process, all employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of required background checks. Village Green maintains drug-free workplace locations, and pre-employment drug testing is required.

We also participate in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.