Lease-Up Community Manager

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