Vacancy: Property Manager
Introduction: Our client, a small fast
growing group of companies with interests in manufacturing, distribution, and
property management wishes to fill the above vacancy arising from rapid
business growth.
Job Description: Reporting
to the Chief Finance Officer, the Property Manager will be responsible for
maintaining property rentals by advertising and filling vacant properties;
negotiating and enforcing leases; maintaining and securing premises
Duties
- Establishes
rental rate by surveying local rental rates; calculating overhead costs,
depreciation, taxes, and profit goals.
- Attracts
tenants by advertising vacancies; obtaining referrals from current
tenants; explaining advantages of location and services; showing units.
- Contracts
with tenants by negotiating leases; collecting security deposit.
- Accomplishes
financial objectives by collecting rents; paying bills; forecasting
requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures;
analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
- Maintains
property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; enforcing rules
of occupancy; inspecting vacant units and completing repairs; planning
renovations; contracting with landscaping and snow removal services.
- Maintains
building systems and oversee maintenance services and supervising repairs.
- Secures
property by contracting with security patrol service; installing and
maintaining security devices; establishing and enforcing precautionary
policies and procedures and responding to emergencies.
- Enforces
occupancy policies and procedures.
- Prepares
reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Updates
job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading
professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
professional organizations.
- Ensure
property is rented to fullest capacity.
- Utilize
marketing strategies to secure prospective residents.
- Confirm
that leasing staff techniques are effective in obtaining closing.
- Confirm
that leasing staff gather information about market competition in the area
and file.
- Prepare
and/or implement procedures and systems within SPG guidelines to ensure
orderly, efficient workflow.
- Confirm
all leases and corresponding paperwork are completed and input to software
System accurately and on a timely basis.
- Ensure
current resident files are properly maintained.
- Ensure
all administrative paperwork is accurate, complete and submitted on a
timely basis.
- Deal
with resident concerns and requests on timely basis to ensure resident
satisfaction with management.
- Develop
and/or implement resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions,
special promotions, monthly newsletters, etc.).
- Accomplishes
SPG goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different
requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Job Specifications
The client
is looking for young dynamic individual with big potential for future growth.
Education
and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor
Degree in Business, Economics or related fields
- Post
graduate Qualifications in related field an added advantage.
Industry Experience
- 3
years industry experience in on-site property management
- Must
have background in supervision and successful track record of
accomplishments.
Technical Skills
- Word
Processing/On-Site Rental System (Must be proficient with a calculator,
Excel)
- Motivation
for Sales and Meeting Sales Goals.
- Negotiation,
and Selling to Customer Needs
- Communication
and presentation skills
- Computer
skills office program suites
- Knowledge
of relevant laws and regulations
Membership
- Membership
with Professional Bodies will be an added advantage.
Remuneration: A
competitive and generous remuneration and benefits which includes, pension
scheme, medical and insurance cover and opportunities for career growth will be
offered to the successful candidate.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates are required to submit soft copies of an application letter which
indicate current and expected remuneration and updated curriculum vitae with
clear details on key responsibilities and achievements to
consult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke and cc
jmathenge@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke on or before the closure of business
on 12th April 2016.
Note
1. Academic
and Professional certificates are not required at this stage.
2. Our client
is an equal employment employer
