Regional Community Manager: Growth, People & Property

LAKESHORE EMPLOYMENT INC; Pittsgrove Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Management seeks a motivated Community Manager to lead operations with a strong focus on sales performance, occupancy, and resident experience. This role balances sales, operations, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment across multiple communities in the region.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in property management or related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive metrics while managing budgets, safety standards, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in property management, sales, or operations.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with performance metrics and goals.
• Must be flexible, willing to work Saturdays, and available for on-call/after business hour emergencies.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including budgeting, rent collection, expense control, and vendor management.
• Monitor key performance indicators: occupancy, revenue, delinquency, and expense performance.
• Ensure strong curb appeal, property standards, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and submit required financial and operational reports.
• Drive occupancy through marketing, leasing, and home sales activities.
• Manage full prospect lifecycle: lead follow-up, appointment setting, tours, and closing.
• Execute outreach strategies to generate traffic and improve conversion.
• Oversee lease renewals and resident retention efforts.
• Track pipeline activity and adjust strategies to meet goals.
• Serve as primary point of contact for residents.
• Address concerns and resolve issues in a timely, professional manner.
• Promote a positive and welcoming community environment.
• Hire, train, and develop team members.
• Set expectations and hold team accountable for performance.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and results-oriented culture.
• Ensure property is well-maintained, safe, and compliant with policies.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and vendors.
• Enforce community rules and company policies.
• Oversee home inventory, installations, and capital projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Support continuous improvement of community assets.

Skills

Sales leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Lakeshore Management seeks a motivated Community Manager to lead operations with a strong focus on sales performance, occupancy, and resident experience. This role balances sales, operations, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment across multiple communities in the region.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in property management or related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive metrics while managing budgets, safety standards, and compliance.