Sr. Regional Manager

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Sr. Regional Manager in Olympia, Washington.

What you'll do:

The Senior Regional Manager manages the property operations of RV resorts and/or manufactured home communities in a designated region and ensures that properties are run in an organized and efficient manner and align with corporate goals.

Your job will include:

• Develop each property's overall business plan and ensure that operations align with it.
• Work with the Asset Management department to prepare the annual budget for each property.
• Ensure that all budgeted capital improvements meet deadlines within the approved budget and at a high level of quality.
• Maintain controllable expenses within the approved budget.
• Ensure that delinquencies are at or below the amount specified in the annual MBO or subsequent bonus plan.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted revenues and occupancy goals.
• Prepare the Regional Manager with property (RV/MH) checklists as required.
• Partner with community management and staff to ensure that accounting policies are followed at the community level.
• Prepare required accounting responsibilities in an accurate, thorough and timely manner that complies with company policies.
• Prepare and approve annual rent increase proposals in a timely manner and ensure that rent increase letters are sent in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Prepare and update annual market surveys on a quarterly basis.
• Establish and monitor a closing process to include interviewing all new residents to ensure they review and complete all move-in requirements.
• Work with Property Managers to ensure that the condition and appearance of the grounds and common area facilities are maintained at a high level of quality.
• Ensure that managers maintain good relationships with residents and guests.
• Provide employees with direction and feedback as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison between the Sales and Operations departments.
• Attend training seminars as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in regional property management.
• High level of comfort presenting information to senior executives.
• Solid communications, organizational and project management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.