Lion Real Estate Group is seeking a part-time Leasing/Assistant Manager to join the team at two of our owner-managed multifamily properties, "The Highland" (105 units) in Sherman Oaks and "Laurel Terrace" (54 units) in Valley Village. This part-time position will be scheduled to work 20 hours/week.

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Lion Real Estate Group is a real estate investment firm founded in 2007 by Jeff Weller and Mory Barak. Lion Real Estate Group focuses on acquisition of value-add and opportunistic multifamily and creative office properties by leveraging its principals’ experience in order to create value for its investors through renovation, repositioning, better management and optimum capitalization of its properties. Lion has an entrepreneurial team that possesses a track record in the execution of sophisticated investment strategies and has been a part of more than $1.2 billion of joint venture, equity and mezzanine real estate transactions. The firm currently owns and operates 5,600 units across twenty-four multifamily properties located in the Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, Austin, and Atlanta areas.

Lion Real Estate Group - PART-TIME BENEFITS OFFERED:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (6% Company Match)
• Paid Time Off Policies:
  • Sick Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Inclement Weather
• Employee Assistance Program
• Perks and Rewards Program through Reward Gateway

Leasing / Assistant Manager - JOB PURPOSE:
Serves as the property’s sales representative who greets clients and presents all features, amenities, and benefits in a professional manner to properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons. The Leasing/Assistant manager also works closely with property manager, tenants, and others to assist in overseeing all aspects of a property’s daily operations. This role requires regular communication with tenants to ensure on-time rent payments and proper adherence to lease agreements and is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of administrative processes and reports.

Leasing / Assistant Manager - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establishes and maintains the best possible occupancy of the apartment community through leasing and marketing activities.
2. Markets and leases apartments in accordance with Company policies and procedures
3. Shows and demonstrates available apartments, including Open Houses, during business hours and weekends
4. Prepares leases for move in and oversees the signing of leases by new residents
5. Assists in completion of monthly administrative tasks and ensures property's documents and files are organized and complete
6. Maintains detailed knowledge of local market conditions and identifies area competitors in order to complete market surveys and stay abreast of market trends
7. Assists with monitoring resident satisfaction through follow-up calls, emails, or meetings to ensure a positive living experience
8. Helps to ensure the physical well-being and curb appeal of the apartment community.
9. Assists in eliminating lost revenues due to vacancies by executing timely turnover and adhering to traditional and creative marketing protocols to lease apartments
10. Assists Property Manager in ensuring and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records (including rent rolls, delinquency reports, rental status, move in & move out schedule, etc.), entering data into Yardi system, and submitting reports on timely basis
11. Assist supervisor in day to day operations on property
12. Maintains day-to-day communications with Supervisor
13. Reviews move-in, move out, and renewal documents and files for accuracy and compliance with company and government policies and ensures it is entered timely into Yardi
14. Ensures residents files are properly maintained
15. Ensure accuracy of all reports and ledgers in Yardi
16. Assists with various daily and month-end reports including collection of rent, administration of late fees, and delinquency
17. Maintains minimal delinquency rate at property through collections
18. Ensures outstanding resident balances are monitored and collected and that new cases are sent to collections agency in a timely fashion
19. Ensures timely submission of resident notices (3-day, legal, delinquency, small balance, etc.)
20. Processes receivables in Yardi and with bank in timely fashion while verifying accuracy of all deposits
21. Ensures rent increases are being administered accurately and timely per property budgets
22. Oversees timely enforcement of evictions
23. Exercises sound judgment regarding property expenditures while maintaining knowledge of the best vendor for cost, quality, and service
24. Maintains annual fair housing certification (via Gracehill)
25. Maintains regular and consistent attendance according to required work schedule decided by the Company
26. Provides exemplary customer service to residents, prospects, and guests and represents the Company in a professional manner at all times
27. Oversees the property in the absence of the Property Manager

Leasing / Assistant Manager - REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (English)
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong sales and negotiating skills
• Ability to create and maintain strong prospect and resident relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with excellent leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize duties, manage time efficiently, and multi-task.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with Yardi or similar property management software
• Must be available to work on weekends

Leasing / Assistant Manager - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year leasing or other sales-related experience
• 1 year multifamily property management experience
• Prior experience in Apartment Leasing or Assistant role highly preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license

*Posted pay range is negotiable.