Assistant Property Manager

At
Van Metre
, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre has an
Assistant Property
Manager position available at one of our residential properties:
Stone Gate Apartments in Spring Lake, NC.

The Assistant Property Manager must be a self-starter, possess strong sales skills and be extremely detailed oriented. Under the direction of the Property Manager, the ideal candidate is responsible for maximizing property occupancy by generating qualified traffic, networking within the local community, scheduling appointments, securing rentals, and promoting resident retention. Additional responsibilities will include rent collections, processing evictions, maintaining resident ledgers, and deposit accounting.

• Greet prospective tenants when they arrive and introduce them to the types of units available as well as the property’s amenities
• Execute leases with new and returning tenants to ensure all parties understand the terms and conditions of the contract (including qualifying residents)
• Respond to tenant questions and complaints in a timely manner
• Perform rent collection and deposit accounting
• Contact tenants to collect overdue rent or to discuss other issues that require immediate attention
• Process evictions when necessary
• Market and perform community outreach to generate traffic; follow up on prospective tenant leads
• Follow up on all maintenance requests
• Facilitate/plan resident functions on the property
• Provide regular assistance to property staff
• Prepare sales administrative reports (i.e. market surveys)
• Inspect vacant apartments to ensure they are market ready for residents
• Establish rapport with tenants so they always feel valued and appreciated
• Implement Van Metre’s standards of management
• Other tasks assigned by the Property Manager

• 2+ years’ experience in property management
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Strong sales and customer service background
• Goal-oriented mindset, possessing excellent customer service, and organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with residents and customers in a professional manner
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Yardi software or other property management software
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program. We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.

• Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
• Annual Bonus Potential: $5,000, paid in quarterly installments
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday;
  Comprehensive Parental and Bonding Leave
• Insurance Benefits:
  Medical and Dental Coverage through Cigna;
  Vision Coverage through Eye Med;
  Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance;
  Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Planning:
  Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Wellness:
  Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900
• Professional Development:
  Tuition Reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities
• Discounts:
  Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company; employee discount through Intercoastal Mortgage

Integrity;
Ownership;
Respect and Dignity;
Diversity and Inclusion;
Teamwork;
Community;
Work/Life Balance

The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company’s founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company’s emphasis on integrity, professionalism and…