Management Assistant jobs in Bakersfield, CA

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 1983, Cannon Management maintains its original company objective: "Excellence in Property Management Services." The simply-stated goal has fostered steady growth for over 40-years, and we currently manage over 100 properties with approximately 20,000 units.

We are experiencing tremendous growth – over 200% within the past six-years – and we are currently seeking a Assistant Manager for our communities in Bakersfield, CA.

DUTIES:

• Sales/Leasing & Marketing:
• Answer phones; respond to email inquiries
• Correct spelling and grammar are a must
• Follow-up with prospects regularly
• Provide prospective residents with tours of our property and model
• Regularly review ads and notify manager of needed (or suggest) updates
• Assist with maintaining high-occupancy/low-vacancy
• Generate leads by seeking referrals
• Convert phone calls to tours and tours to leases
• Administrative:
• Process applications
• Verify application information
• Follow-up with applicants concerning missing information or documentation
• Generate accurate rental agreements
• Maintain accurate records, both applicant and resident
• Resident Relations:
• Assist residents with maintenance requests; follow-up to ensure completion
• Help with delivering notices/letters/etc. to residents
• Work closely with the manager to ensure resident satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS:

• Apartment Tax Credit
• Our communities may be open 7-days per week; therefore, weekends are required
• General sales/closing skills – proven exceptional closing ratio
• Articulate and professional – you will be the ‘first impression’ of our community
• Welcoming demeanor and comfortable speaking in front of group
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to remain calm in a difficult situation
• Experience using general office equipment, including copier, computer, and associated programs/software
• Rent control experience highly desired
• Knowledge of property management software – Entrata (preferred)
• Property Management experience is preferred, but willing to train the right person

Cannon Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) match program, and paid time off. Applicants under consideration for employment must pass a background check and drug test.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends?

Experience:

• Property management: 2 years (Required)
• Entrata: 1 year (Preferred)
• LIHTC: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person