About the Role
The Assistant Manager is responsible for coordinating and delivering leasing and reservations activities. This role assists the General Manager in the day-to-day management of the portfolio to achieve budgeted revenue, occupancy priorities, resident retention, and leasing goals.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a role model by demonstrating core values.
- Manages viewing activities, ensuring properties meet company standards, conducting follow-up calls, and gathering feedback.
- Participates in the leasing process, including generating and monitoring traffic, qualifying prospects, preparing tenancy documentation, and completing move-in/move-out and notice to vacate procedures.
- Utilizes company property systems to generate sales and leasing reports, monitor unit availability, log maintenance requests, and record incidents.
- Proactively engages with residents to improve service delivery.
- Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving service issues.
- Oversees on-site inquiries, manages apartment inventory, recommends rent pricing and concessions, and monitors sales and leasing activities.
- Ensures effective implementation of advertising and promotional activities.
- Develops and maintains local knowledge relevant to resident needs.
- Stays informed about market and competitor conditions.
- Manages the tenancy process, including apartment inspections, evictions, and collection of late fees and charges.
- Monitors lease expiration dates to control vacancy exposure.
- Monitors payments and pursues outstanding rent arrears to meet business goals.
- Collaborates with the maintenance team to ensure community appearance meets company standards.
- Inspects show flats and coordinates tours for prospective residents.
- Works with the General Manager to motivate the team and achieve leasing and occupancy targets.
- Assists the General Manager in developing team member capabilities and coordinating training.
- Ensures the on-site team understands UK tenancy legislation, Health and Safety compliance, and company policies.
- Promotes investor satisfaction and retention through timely reporting and prompt response to owner concerns.
- Reviews and analyzes financial and operational reports to identify and resolve leasing performance issues.
- Identifies and implements opportunities for revenue generation and utility efficiency.
- Covers General Manager responsibilities in their absence.
- Participates in an on-call roster for out-of-hours emergency support.
- Ensures community operations comply with company policies, laws, and regulations.
- Manages resident engagement and reputation scores.
- Oversees debt management for accurate income recording.
- Supervises and motivates the team to create a fun and productive environment.
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the leasing process and willingness to learn the Property Management system.
Requirements
- Good level of general education.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proficiency in using property operations software (training will be provided).
- Financial understanding of accounts and budgeting (further development will be provided).
- Experience of successfully driving leasing/sales performance and managing operations, including P&L responsibility and budget monitoring, within the property sector or similar environment.
- Detailed knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Legislation.
- Strong team player capable of working autonomously and taking ownership.
- Flexible approach to working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Self and culturally aware with adaptable relationship building, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Fluent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Numerical skills necessary to complete activities.
- Enthusiasm to deliver exceptional experiences and continuously improve knowledge.
- Knowledge and understanding of UK Health and Safety policies.
- Demonstrable ability to coach and mentor team members (desirable).
- Experience of motivating a team and a proven track record in delivering service excellence in a similar management role/environment (desirable).
- Knowledge and understanding of Fire legislation (desirable).
- Understanding of the Debt collection process (desirable).
Skills
- Leasing
- Reservations
- Property Management
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Property Operations Software
- Landlord/Tenant Legislation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Fire Legislation
- Debt Collection
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Management
Education Level
- High School Diploma
About the Company
- Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing.
- Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.
- Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally.
- Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management.
- Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.
- Greystar's core values are Integrity, Equality, Professionalism, Accountability, Service, and Teamwork.
- Greystar values dedication, collaboration, and integrity.
Equal Opportunity
- Equality: We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.
