Regional District Manager, Self-Storage Growth & Operations

SmartStop Self Storage; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Generous Holiday Schedule

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Great culture

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage in the United States is hiring a District Manager for Third Party Property Management in Northern Colorado. The role oversees a portfolio of self-storage properties, maintains ownership relationships, and drives performance against plans and budgets.

The position requires an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills. Responsibilities include staff hiring, training, reporting, and contract oversight, with a focus

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; or alternatively: related industry experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills, with proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of company’s products and services, and those of immediate competitors in the surrounding market.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for property owners, maintaining strong relationships and supporting informed operational and financial decision-making.
• Provides oversight of third-party managed self-storage facilities to ensure alignment with ownership goals, management agreements, and company standards.
• Reviews and monitors property performance, including occupancy, revenue, expenses, and overall financial results.
• Partners with property owners and third-party operators to evaluate business plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Supports the hiring and scheduling of site staff including coordination of initial and ongoing training.
• Ensures timely communication and coordination related to owner requests, reporting requirements, and strategic initiatives.
• Supports the onboarding of properties in conjunction with corporate onboarding team.
• Reviews and approves invoices, proposals, and contracts in accordance with owner authorizations and management agreements.
• Coordinates with internal departments and external vendors as needed to support property performance.
• Oversees incident reporting and escalates issues appropriately to ownership and senior leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Sales & customer service

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SmartStop Self Storage in the United States is hiring a District Manager for Third Party Property Management in Northern Colorado. The role oversees a portfolio of self-storage properties, maintains ownership relationships, and drives performance against plans and budgets.

The position requires an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills. Responsibilities include staff hiring, training, reporting, and contract oversight, with a focus