Self Storage Specialists
The Largest Michigan Self Storage Company
Michigan Owned and Operated for 25 Years
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Job Title: Manager

Reports To: General Manager, Regional Manager

Overview

Individuals with dedication and prior sales experience possess the key attributes to excel in the self-storage industry. Successful individuals enjoy customer interaction and are willing to expand their skills with our hands on training. If this sounds like you, you may be the candidate we’re looking for!

Benefits of working with the Self Storage Specialists include:

  • Regular Hours
  • No Night Shifts
  • Sales Incentives
  • An Independent Work Environment
  • Industry Competitive Pay
  • Professional Training
  • Job Security in a Fast Growing Business
  • Promotional Opportunities
  • Multiple Locations for Transfer Accommodations
  • Career Progression

Benefits of our Part Time Manager Positions Specifically Include:

  • Employee Referral Program
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Employee Discounts on Storage Spaces and Merchandise
  • Employee Training Programs
  • First Look Internal Promotions

Job Summary:

The Manager performs the basic functions of the General Manager in his/her absence.  Primary responsibilities are to ensure efficient operation of one or more sites.  Duties include maximizing sales & occupancy, controlling delinquencies, required custodial and minor maintenance functions and perform other duties as assigned. 

They will be able to perform the functions described below and other duties as assigned.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promotes rentals by competently handling telephone and personal inquiries and providing information to customers and potential customers
  • Builds extended and repeat rentals by resolving customer problems effectively and in a timely manner
  • Assists General Manager in maintaining sound financial controls and achieving financial goals by managing cash and balancing receipts
  • Collecting funds, posting payments and making bank deposits
  • Completing new renter and vacate transactions properly
  • Fills out forms and reports as assigned by General Manager
  • Effectively utilizes computer systems
  • Consistently applies the company philosophy, policies and procedures
  • Open and close the office daily
  • Participates in collecting past due accounts properly
  • Monitors security system and acts quickly to resolve security questions and problems
  • Ensures that company standards of cleanliness are met or exceeded by keeping office and rest rooms clean and orderly
  • Cleaning vacated units on a timely basis
  • Cleaning exterior areas and grounds, and takes necessary action to meet company appearance standards
  • Monitors the physical condition of the facility and reports maintenance requirements to General Manager.
  • Re-supplies the facility and performs emergency minor maintenance as required
  • Monitors contract maintenance work being done while on duty and reports status to General Manager

Additional Skills and Competencies:

  • Skill in interacting with the public and providing customer service
  • Ability to communicate effectively, including handling telephone calls efficiently and relaying messages accurately
  • Basic understanding of computer systems and exposure to computers desirable
  • Able to perform light maintenance and clean-up work
  • Mathematic skills
  • Able to work with minimum direct supervision

Job Relationships/Communication

  • Contacts with supervisor
  • Information Specialist
  • Internal employees and home office
  • Customers and potential customers
  • Vendors and suppliers
  • Local officials and agencies
  • Business organizations

Classification:

Non-Exempt
Normally works 8-39 hours per week

Candidate Qualifications:

  • Degree and/or some College preferred.  High school diploma or GED as a minimum requirement
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Successful background check

Experience:

Two to three years of direct exposure to business operations, preferably in a customer service-oriented or sales organization.  Experience with light bookkeeping helpful. Computer skills required.

Apply Now!

You may contact Self Storage Specialists directly by email. Please include your resume and position title for which you are applying.

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