Dream Live Prosper Communities believes in allowing our Community Managers to truly run their business and assume responsibility for this multi-million dollar business of taking care of our investment and our residents, customers, and associates, making this position larger in scope and responsibility than a typical community manager position. You will be responsible for your community achieving a community budget through driving financial performance and a team mentality. You will communicate with your direct supervisor on all aspects of community operations.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lease-Up Community Manager to join our team and oversee the leasing processes. As the Lease-Up Community Manager, you will play a critical role in achieving maximum occupancy and ensuring the successful launch of our property.
Dream Here: Careers at Dream Live Prosper Communities
At Dream Live Prosper Communities, we believe in building not just great communities, but also great careers. We are looking for dedicated, driven professionals to join our team and help us create thriving communities that enrich lives.
Our team members go above and beyond to provide exceptional service, ensuring that our residents love where they live. As a subsidiary of DLP Capital, we uphold a culture of excellence, growth, and purpose. DLP Capital has been recognized on multiple Best Places to Work lists and has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for 10 consecutive years.
If you're looking for a career with a mission-driven company that values growth, leadership, and impact, Dream Live Prosper Communities is the place for you.
About this opportunity:
- Location: Dream Winter Haven, 5004 Dream Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Bonus: Monthly and quarterly bonus potential based on performance.
- Position type: Full-time
- This job requires a flexible schedule with varied work hours that may include weekends.
What we are looking for in a Lease-Up Community Manager Candidate:
- Strong background in multi-year multifamily property management.
- 3+ years of experience in managing multiple direct reports.
- 3+ Years of Lease-up Experience
- Proven ability to drive positive results while embodying and promoting core values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid analytical skills, including working with income and financial statements.
- Demonstrated examples of change leadership and on-site project management responsibility.
- Empowerment, accountability, and a successful track record of achieving goals, driving performance, and developing team members.
- Experience with Appfolio, G-suite, and Microsoft Office is a plus.
What you will do as a Lease-Up Community Manager :
- Monitor leasing documents, data entry, and review renters' insurance, utility transfers, move-ins, and file checklists.
- Review and approve/decline applications, update Appfolio decisions, and execute all new leases.
- Maintain up-to-date marketing materials for available units, ensuring 95% occupancy.
- Assist with court appearances and handle notices.
- Review and provide feedback on leads, tours, and follow-up activities.
- Track leasing activity and provide detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance data.
- Host monthly leasing meetings, including reviewing challenges, incentives, availability, and bonuses.
- Submit commissions for leasing agents by payroll cutoff dates.
- Onboard, train, and mentor new Leasing Agents.
- Review renewals and upcoming properties with the General Manager.
- Assist with property inspections and communication with single-family teams.
- Manage security deposit dispositions and attend required meetings.
What Motivates Us:
Making an Impact: At DLP, making a difference is at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s for our residents, investors, or business partners.
Embracing Challenges: We view roadblocks as opportunities and proactively seek solutions.
Growth: We’ve been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's fastest-growing private companies for twelve consecutive years.
Who We Are:
What We Do: We finance the building of Thriving Communities.
Our Mission: To lead in funding and building Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing, transforming the nation.
Our Purpose: To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.
Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG): To positively impact 10 million lives by funding 5,000 Thriving Communities and becoming one of America’s 100 largest private companies.
Our Culture: We work hard towards ambitious goals, driven by a purpose bigger than ourselves. We seek to make a difference in the affordable housing crisis and in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners. We follow our Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally, striving to Live Fully in all areas of life.
Core Values:
Driven for Greatness: Pursuing knowledge and growth both personally and professionally.
Living Fully: Achieving optimal health in all life aspects: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun, fulfillment, fitness, and finance.
Grit: Demonstrating endurance and commitment to achieve long-term goals.
Community: Elevating the greater good and cultivating thriving relationships.
Authenticity: Being true to ourselves and others, fostering growth through open dialogue.
Prepared to Win: Applying discipline and consistent effort to achieve our goals.
Kingdom Impact: Sharing God’s love through our work and service.
Twenty-Mile March: Focusing on clear goals and consistently evaluating our performance.
Stewardship: Committing to those who trust us with their capital, communities, and careers.
Servant Leadership: Leading with high standards and humility, empowering growth and accountability.
Benefits and Perks:
PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at hr@dlpcapital.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here.