Business Manager

Business Manager

Tarragon Property Services | $80k-$90k | Full Benefits

Join Tarragon Property Services and be a part of a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and offers long-term stability. We're hiring a Business Manager that is willing to learn, take initiative and make a difference.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am- 5 pm

Location: Merit Apartments: Sumner WA

What We Require:

• A minimum of 2 years of residential property management experience, including at least 1 year in multi-family leasing and at least 1 year in an assistant manager position with supervisory responsibilities.
• Previous experience with lease-ups is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Landlord-Tenant laws in Washington State.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A college degree or related coursework is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and leadership skills are required.
• Computer literacy required. Proficiency in preparing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in addition to property management software is preferable. Yardi experience a plus.
• Valid drivers' license, sound driving record and auto insurance required.

What You'll Do:

• Develop a team that embodies the integrity and professionalism of Tarragon Property Services.
• Hire (with RM approval), train, evaluate, and supervise all on-site employees.
• Coach and review on-site employees and provide promotion recommendations to RM.
• Handle disciplinary actions, including terminations, with RM and HR input and approval.
• Review staff timesheets and time-off requests; submit approvals by payroll deadlines.
• Conduct regular community staff meetings; attend management meetings as scheduled.
• Work cooperatively with other residential managers.
• Strive to continually meet or exceed resident satisfaction.
• Analyze and monitor community market conditions; report trends or concerns to RM.
• Support marketing efforts and provide input on promotions, advertisements, etc.
• Ensure timely payment of rents and other resident charges; pursue and collect debts from current and past tenants.
• Oversee, develop, and participate in leasing programs to ensure success.
• Monitor leasing associates' closing ratios; recommend additional training when needed.
• Review, approve, or reject resident applications.
• Review all renewals and prepare rent-increase recommendations to RM based on budget and market conditions.
• Implement resident retention and renewal programs.
• Prepare and adhere to the operating budget.
• Approve payment of all invoices in Avid.
• Monitor maintenance activities to ensure resident requests and preventive maintenance are completed according to TPS standards.
• Report or recommend capital improvements, repairs, job specifications, contract development, and negotiations.
• Review and approve monthly and quarterly leasing bonuses.
• Conduct quarterly coaching and development with all team members.
• Report and analyze monthly financials.
• Run errands as necessary; may be required to drive a motorized vehicle on or off property for company business.

Learn a Little About Us: Tarragon Property Services

Tarragon Property Services is a leading company in the property management industry, with a strong focus on providing exceptional services. We only manage properties that we own, meaning more job security for our employees and a more direct relationship with the property owner. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, a belief in rewarding hard work and dedication, and a company culture centered around integrity and professionalism, working with Tarragon Property Services offers an exciting and fulfilling career in the property management industry.

Why You'll Love Working For Us:

In addition to a variety of excellent benefits, the range for this role is $80k-$90k. Actual compensation will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA health and dependent care
• Group-term life and AD&D
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave

We also provide a host of perks:

• Matching gift program up to $500 per year
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Wine and retail discounts
• Gym membership discount
• YMCA discount
• Discounts at the 5th Avenue Theatre
• For residential employees, we offer a 25% rental discount to live on-site

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.