The Company
At Spartan Investment Group our mission is to improve lives through our values. We do this by finding value-add and opportunistic investments offering solid returns to our investors. Providing an opportunity to grow for our partners and creating lasting wealth for everyone with whom we conduct business is how we make our greatest contribution.
We specifically focus on commercial self-storage and RV park projects while capitalizing on amazing deals in other asset classes. In 2021, we were listed as the 5th fastest growing real estate company in the US and joined the list of the top 100 owners of self-storage. We are members of the Inc. 500 fastest-growing private companies in America and in 2022 we are nominated on Denver Business Journal's list of top places to work.
The Mission
The mission of the District Manager is to continue building out our operational processes and to drive the property performance of the Portfolio to achieve increased revenue month over month. With a focus on the financials and budgets, the District Manager will set the performance expectations and assure the FreeUp Storage Property Management team is accountable, trained and engaged. This person should be prepared to travel 60% of the time as this is a growing portfolio. This position will be based in Texas and will oversee facilities located in the East Texas area. This position will also provide support to properties in Oregon and Washington.
Key Results
- Increase Net Operating Income (NOI)
- Maintain low Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Manage R & M Expenses
Main Objectives and Responsibilities
- Grow a portfolio of successful stores by learning the market and developing and executing district level strategies to achieve goals specific to each store's unique strengths and opportunities.
- Responsible and accountable for all District Store activities and operations impacting Customers, Employees, and the achievement of Company goals/ expectations through direct interaction and using appropriate Company resources.
- Responsible for meeting Company revenue goals by achieving or exceeding monthly budget expectations.
- Conducts facility audits to ensure physical and operational standards are being met.
- Watch controllable expenses to provide the highest N.O.I. for each store.
- Responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and personally interacting with Customers on a regular basis both over the phone and in person.
- Directly oversees daily activities of employees and provides current, complete, positive, and corrective feedback directly to employees.
- Develops productive teams through leadership, job-relevant training, developmental experiences, feedback, and mentoring.
- Creates a climate in which employees want to do their best by leading and communicating the shared Spartan vision with employees and providing appropriate coaching and development.
- Travels within the designated area to every Store and to other designated locations as directed by the Company to attend meetings and training sessions.
Competencies
Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be tactful and articulate in stressful situations or with a variety of people from all backgrounds. Business Acumen – General marketing knowledge and ability to ensure brand guidelines. Strong understanding of business revenue goals; ability to read a P&L and manage a budget. Initiative – Has a bias for action and is not afraid to be the first to speak up or take a fresh approach to something. Appreciates the trust and autonomy that comes with a macro-managed environment. Organization – Able to handle a variety of tasks while still practicing good time management and communication to deliver assigned projects or important project milestones on time. Tend to multiple problems at once. Customer Service – Treats internal and external stakeholders alike as a customer and has a service mindset. Seeks to identify solutions and addresses conflict in a tactful and empathetic way. Leadership – Gain buy-in from a geographically diverse group. Ability to motivate others and help them succeed. Has a mentorship approach to learning and training development.
Qualifications
- 2+ Years of Multi-Unit Experience
- Self-Storage experience strongly preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
- Active driver’s license and dependable means of transportation
Compensation and Benefits: Full-time position, salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 per year. Car allowance or Milage. Bonus opportunities quarterly and annually. Health/dental/vision benefits, 401k, PTO, continuing education reimbursement, and other perks with an all-star team and culture.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer as well as a drug-free, smoke-free company that strives to keep employees happy and balanced. All employees are subject to a background and drug test.
Spartan Investment Group, LLC has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the Company may pay for the position at the time of posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary, equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
