Property Manager

Van Marke Trade Supply is a global company committed to creating the most convenient plumbing supply experience possible. With dozens of locations and a self-service shopping experience, we can help save our customers time and money when purchasing all their plumbing products. We also provide many added services to increase brand recall, ensuring our customers have needed products and the support of dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work at Van Marcke Trade Supply.

We currently have an opening for a Property Manager. Please read job description below and let us know if you are interested in the position, which involves 80% travel across three states.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Summary: The Property Manager is responsible for a full range of property management job duties, ensuring that all Van Marcke Trade Supply and Van Marcke’s ACE Hardware stores are in excellent condition and a proper state of repair.

The Property Manager understands and complies with local and other governmental regulations, works with Regional and Store managers to identify and address internal and external property maintenance, and is responsible for budget management and other financial areas of focus.

The Property Manager researches, scouts, identifies and introduces store sites to upper and regional management for consideration, and develops and implements an action plan with Regional and Store Managers to ensure a successful new store opening.

Essential Job Duties are performed in adherence to Van Marck Trade Supply standards, policies, and procedures, and to local, State and Federal laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodation may be made, if requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties, schedules or responsibilities, and may change at any time.

Property Management Administration and Maintenance

• Ensure Van Marcke Trade Supply and Van Marcke’s ACE Hardware stores are always in excellent condition and a proper state of repair.
• Develop list of contact information for Property Managers for each store.
• Forge relationships with property owners (Landlords)
• Review leases to determine:
• Van Marcke’s maintenance and repair responsibilities
• Landlord’s maintenance and repair responsibilities
• Meet with store, regional and operations managers to learn about their maintenance and repair needs.
• Walk each property to identify potential or existing maintenance or repair issues.
• Record deviancies to address discovered needs
• Identify service providers for routine and project work for each location.
• Maintain a contact list:
• Sort alphabetically and by service provided
• Update contact list as needed
• Develop a routine maintenance schedule.
• Arrange for outside personnel to perform maintenance.
• Arrange for other store services such as extermination, floor or carpet cleaning.
• Inspect exterior storefront to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ideally consolidate related resources for stores in the same cities, as able.

Financial Management

• Manage annual budget and schedule of expenses, initiate corrective measures, and prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Maintain building systems by contracting for repairs and service, and prepare specifications for competitive bids on larger maintenance projects and service agreements.

New Store Project Management

• Collaborate with upper management and regional managers to identify target areas of interest for new store locations.
• Work with realtors to personally scout and identify the best prospective locations to open new stores.
• Create a list of store properties for review:
• Identify strengths, weaknesses and risks for each potential site.
• Learn and consider elements that help make the final decision and increase efficiencies once occupied.
• Schedule site tours with COO, VP of Sales and/or Regional Managers.
• Provide input to COO related to store selection and leasing, as negotiated by COO.
• Develop and implement action plan with Regional and Store Manager to ensure a successful new store opening/day and week.
• Inspect and confirm as “ready”.
• Make final determination on whether store meets Van Marcke standards.
• Conduct store visits and physical inspection of premise to ensure all on track during first month(s) of operation.

Workplace Culture

• Model Van Marcke values and commitment to delivering quality services to our customers.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment where team members experience a sense of belonging and purpose.
• Learn, grow and work together as a team in support of customer and employee success.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma
• 2-4 years of Real Estate experience is required. Two years of property management and/or maintenance experience would be a plus, but not required
• Proficiency with MS Office required, advanced Excel skills strongly preferred
• Ability to manage budgets for multiple projects across three states
• Up to 80% travel required

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated success as a Property Manager
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizing and planning skills, ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Detailed, accurate, and consistently meets strict deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions
• Understands and interprets city and governmental regulations
• Manages for results; identifies resources and support needed
• Works both independently and collaborates as part of a team; involves others in decision making process when necessary
• Flexible and open to new ideas and responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts to changing needs
• Understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex information
• Enthusiastic about working for Van Marcke Trade Supply and a passion for working with internal customers

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Regular computer use throughout the day, ability to sit for lengthy periods of time
• Stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift/push/pull/carry various objects of 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally
• Stand and walk on hard surfaces, and go up and down stairs
• Reach to shoulder level and above, and bend at the hips and knees
• Ability to talk and hear
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Employee Benefits & Perks

• Health, vision, dental and life insurance, with 100% of employee premiums paid for full time employees (30 hours and above)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, holiday)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account

The pay range for this position is $55K-$60K annually.

Employee perks include:

• Conference attendance
• Hosting our Annual Trade Show
• Receiving a gift of your choosing on your birthday
• Employee Wellness Programs that include fun prizes

We appreciate your interest in the Property Manager position!

Van Marcke Trade Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85034: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person