General Manager (F/T)- Blair Road

About Self Storage Plus

Self Storage Plus is a growing, locally owned and operated self storage company with a rewarding and fun culture. We strive to differentiate our people, product and processes from our competitors by delivering the best customer experience to our customers. Our team cares about the many experiences that drive our tenants to self-storage. Our mission is to give our customers, our management clients and our employees Room to Pursue Life.

In 2019, we solidified our position as the leading regional self storage service provider by growing our stores under management by 50% in Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. We anticipate similar growth in 2020 and are seeking candidates who can help drive this pursuit and who embrace a culture of growth. We are excited about our company’s accomplishments, vision, direction and growth. If you believe you are a fit for our culture, please respond to the job opening below.

You are the person who wants to create your future role in your company.

who others have to tell you to go home because you get so much purpose out of your work.

who is committed to effecting change.

who knows every individual has the ability to shine.

who wants to grow with a company that is doubling every year.

who wants their decisions to impact the company they work in.

who wants to find people, grow people, and keep people.

The General Manager is responsible for efficiently leading the management and maintenance of the self-storage property under the District Manager's guidance. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Essentials Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads sales objectives and increases revenue by converting potential customers into renters thereby increasing occupancy
• Achieves sales objectives and increases revenue
• Maintains appropriate financial controls and accurate financial reporting, and achieves financial goals
• Maintains timely and accurate administrative processes throughout all aspects of his/her job
• Leads and Motivates others to achieve company and store goals
• Maximize insurance penetration for all tenants through proper presentation of company insurance requirements and merchandise sales through proper ordering and presentation of ancillary products
• Maintain working knowledge of competitors in the local area by keeping abreast of their occupancy, rates, policies and specials and other property changes while working to maintain a friendly relationship while fostering the potential for shared sales leads
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and accurate financial reporting and achieves financial goals
• Collect rent, insurance payments, ancillary sales payments and fees, post payments and process daily banking deposits accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage appropriate financial controls and accurate financial reporting, and achieve financial goals
• Control delinquencies through collection practices in accordance with company standards and local, state and federal laws
• Answer telephone calls professionally, consistently demonstrating company sales technique standards
• Handle customer inquiries or problems in a timely, courteous and effective manner
• Greet all customers promptly and professionally with the ability to provide knowledge on the presentation of the amenities, features and benefits of the property in a positive light
• Maintain and prepare accurate tenant, office and auction files in accordance with company policy and local, state and federal laws
• Participate in training programs, meetings and seminars as required
• Perform required property and visual lock checks, full unit inventories and over-lock procedures in a timely and consistent basis in accordance with company policies
• Open and close the office each day according to property office hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Previous property management experience preferred
• Previous experience working in a residential community preferred
• Previous sales experience preferred
• Demonstrate basic math and clerical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet Explorer/Chrome
• Ability to operate a computer and use the management system competently and efficiently
• Ability to read and interpret documents and to write, compile and update reports and correspondences
• Ability to make common sense decisions and carry out instructions in pursuit of the company's business
• Ability to deal with conflict and resolve problems
• Willingness to work independently and as a team player
• Flexibility to cover another property as needed
• Have access to consistent and reliable transportation

Self Storage Plus Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employers; M/F/D/V.

Comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick and Holidays
  Medical and dental coverage
  401K Retirement Plan with company match of 4%
  Company paid short-term disability
  Employee discount on a storage unit
  Educational Opportunities