Community Manager - 139 at Lakeshore Management in Ideal MHC 139ide - Avenel, NJ 07001

Job description

• Overview
• At Lakeshore Management, we are committed to creating communities that people are proud to call home. We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Community Manager to lead community operations with a strong focus on sales performance, revenue growth, and overall community success.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing sales, operations, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment. The Community Manager plays a key role in driving occupancy, supporting team development, and delivering a high-quality experience for our residents.
• At Lakeshore, our core values guide everything we do—we build community, show kindness and compassion, communicate clearly and intentionally, hold ourselves accountable, do the right thing, and remain resilient in a fast-moving environment.
• A sales-oriented leader who enjoys working with people and driving results
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong execution
• A leader who reflects Lakeshore’s values: builds community, leads with kindness, communicates clearly, takes accountability, does the right thing, and stays resilient

Responsibilities

• Operations & Financial Management
• Oversee daily operations including budgeting, rent collection, expense control, and vendor management.
• Monitor key performance indicators: occupancy, revenue, delinquency, and expense performance.
• Ensure strong curb appeal, property standards, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and submit required financial and operational reports.
• “All duties and responsibilities must be performed in accordance with company policies, procedures and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.”
• Occupancy, Sales & Marketing
• Drive occupancy through marketing, leasing, and home sales activities.
• Manage full prospect lifecycle: lead follow-up, appointment setting, tours, and closing.
• Execute outreach strategies to generate traffic and improve conversion.
• Oversee lease renewals and resident retention efforts.
• Track pipeline activity and adjust strategies to meet goals.
• Resident Relations
• Serve as primary point of contact for residents.
• Address concerns and resolve issues in a timely, professional manner.
• Promote a positive and welcoming community environment.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Hire, train, and develop team members.
• Set expectations and hold team accountable for performance.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and results-oriented culture.
• Maintenance, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure property is well-maintained, safe, and compliant with policies, procedures & regulations.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and vendors.
• Enforce community rules and company policies.
• Projects & Asset Management
• Oversee home inventory, installations, and capital projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Support continuous improvement of community assets.
• *“This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive or comprehensive. Additional duties, responsibilities, projects, and ad hoc assignments may be assigned as needed to support operational, business, and organizational needs.”

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in property management, sales, or operations.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with performance metrics and goals.
• Must be flexible, willing to work Saturdays, and available for on-call/after business hour emergencies.
• Must be flexible and available for travel for company training and events requiring attendance once per quarter, including occasional overnight travel as needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Property management or real estate certifications a plus.
• Fair Housing knowledge preferred.

Skills

Preferred

• Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred
• Fair Housing knowledge preferred

Benefits

• Be part of a company focused on creating welcoming, well-maintained communities
• Opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and performance-driven organization
• Work in an environment that values people, accountability, and doing the right thing
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• $56,200.00 - $63,200.00 Salary/year
• COMPENSATION: $56,200.00 - $63,200.00/YR plus variable compensation.
• All Full-Time employees are eligible for insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay after 90 days.