Community Manager

Posted: 9/16/24

Gulf Gate Apartments is seeking a full-time, on-site Community Manager to assist the corporate management team and property staff in maintaining and developing the operations of a 215-unit apartment community in Sarasota, Florida.

About Gulf Gate Apartments

We’re a tropical residential apartment community located just one mile from Siesta Key beach and just steps from 170+ restaurants, grocery options, and retail stores. At Gulf Gate our staff work closely together on a daily basis to maintain our community’s operations. With our combined experience and our unique personalities and skill sets, we create a super-team of multi-housing professionals!

Community Manager: Job Overview

As a Community Manager, you’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment in and outside of the Rental Office – this position is far from sedentary! We provide hands-on service to both current and prospective residents in all roles.

The main focus of the Community Manager role will be to provide beyond-the-expected service to residents by coordinating and facilitating day-today operations; empowering the on-site team to work toward collective excellence in maintaining the community; and generating traffic and securing apartment rentals through active engagement in the community’s sales and marketing strategy.

What We Provide

As part of our commitment to helping employees enjoy life to the fullest, we offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive pay ($70K+ per year, depending on qualification + annual performance bonus)
Vacation and sick time
6+ paid holidays
Healthcare plans (we share the expense!)
Dental and vision care options
401K with employer match
Fun employee and community events
Opportunity to live on site (with access to premium amenities)

What You Provide

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, genuine desire to do a good job, and an eagerness to learn; someone with a superior work ethic who enjoys fostering and building relationships; someone who takes pride in their daily work; and someone who is detail-oriented and goes the extra mile.

Job Responsibilities

Available to tend to the needs of property and staff after hours as called for
Lead, train, motivate, and appreciate office, maintenance, and cleaning staff
Participate in clear and respectful communication with vendors and fellow staff
Hire and terminate staff as necessary
Enjoy leasing and maintain a high closing ratio (40% minimum)
Play an active role and manage leasing staff in the community’s sales, leasing, and marketing initiatives (including direct contact, phone, email, and limited work with online/digital marketing and advertising)
Absolute commitment to resident needs and satisfaction
Host property events (sometimes outside of business hours)
Negotiate lease renewals
Complete and maintain paperwork and reports accurately
Maintain and develop property appearance
Perform insightful and thorough property inspections
Schedule and supervise vendors
Work with attorney in legal actions (i.e., evictions and conciliation court)
Complete administrative paperwork and reports as needed
Perform all other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience with demonstrated leadership at a large apartment community
Thorough knowledge of multi-housing industry
Proven sales ability and demonstrated delivery of business results
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications – Rent Manager knowledge is a plus!
Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance

Requirements

Reliable attendance
Must live within 30 minutes of community or be willing to live on site
Available on Saturdays from 10 AM – 4 PM on a rotating basis (with one day off during the week)
Physical exam, drug screening, and background check
A passion for great communication, both written and verbal
Ability to prioritize work and manage staff
Outgoing, positive, and persistent approach
Ability and eagerness to learn
Excellent judgment and decision making
Detail-oriented and organized
Superior work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to live on site a plus, but not required (distance requirements apply if not living on site)

About our Property Management Company

Condor Corporation owns Gulf Gate Apartments as well as 6 other apartment communities in Minnesota and Florida. We’re a family-owned company committed to providing outstanding living at an exceptional value since 1981. We are proud to say that nearly half of our employees have been with us for over 5 years! More than anything we could say, we think this speaks volumes about the value we see in our staff, and the value our staff see in the workplace at Condor Corporation.

Our family-centric approach informs everything we do – from maintaining the quality of our communities and apartments; to building a relationship of trust and service with our residents; to fostering long-term, mutually beneficial connections with our staff.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about what they do, and who they do it for.

Here are just a few reasons to come work with Condor:

History of long-term employment
On-the-job training
Competitive pay
On-site living – no more long commutes!
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
Healthcare, and dental benefits
A positive, fun work environment
A wide range of other perks, benefits, and community!

Condor Corporation is proud to work with people who share our passion for our company, communities, and residents.

If you’re looking for a workplace where you can learn on the job, be rewarded for effort and attitude, and feel like part of a community, Condor Corporation is the perfect fit. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and join us as part of the Condor family!

To apply

If you’re interested in joining the Condor team at Gulf Gate Apartments, please send an email to s_penns@condormgt.com with your resume and the subject line: Gulf Gate Apartments Community Manager Position. In the email, we encourage you to include a brief overview of your qualifications and availability.

We look forward to hearing from you!