Retail Property Manager

This is a Direct Hire Opportunity with the Client - ONSITE in Cumming, GA. Client is looking for some with Retail Shopping Center experience and possibly "Open Air"

Retail Property Manager to join a leading Company located in the Cumming, GA surrounding area.

This position will be directly responsible for managing the day-to-day property-level operations of the Company's properties. In addition to the operating responsibilities outlined below, this position will oversee all maintenance and tenant and vendor relationships.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish meaningful relationships and understand the business of all merchants and tenants by gathering and analyzing information regarding same, take steps based on such information to maximize the profitability of the property.
• Maximize property cash flow by managing common area maintenance (CAM) expenses and other operating costs, identifying and implementing cost saving programs and, where appropriate, identifying and executing value add opportunities.
• Develop and maintain vendor network and supervise all service providers to ensure compliance with service agreements and contracts.
• Conduct daily property inspections to identify and prevent any maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Responsible for properties' physical plant--i.e., property inspections, bidding contracts, signage approval, making improvements through capital expenditures, ensure the safety of the property.
• Work diligently to resolve property management issues.
• Monitor and manage tenant collections and balances and prepare late/default letters as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants by responding to tenant needs, ensuring that all administrative functions and building issues are resolved swiftly and consistent with policies, procedures, and contractual commitments.
• Review and approve invoices for operating expenses and maintenance work orders.
• Preparation and execution of annual operating budget and annual CAM reconciliations.
• Manage capital expenditure projects in collaboration with the Construction Manager and/or tenant improvement team.
• Assist Marketing Department in developing and implementing a marketing plan for assigned properties and oversee marketing events at assigned properties to enhance consumer experience and drive traffic to the centers.
• Work on special projects/ongoing initiatives according to current needs.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a concentration in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting or Business or other related field of study.
• 3 years of relevant experience in retail property management.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, MRI, Kardin and Avid Exchange.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, monitoring expenses, preparing monthly management and financial reports, and processing accounts payable.
• Previous direct responsibility for negotiating and monitoring maintenance projects and service contracts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and customer focus.
• Well-organized with excellent time management skills; meticulous and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate appropriate course of action to address same.
• Highly motivated and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Flexible; ability to work well in an entrepreneurial environment.