General Manager (1 Year Contract)

Job Title
General Manager (1 Year contract)
Summary
The position of General Manager is responsible for all aspects of the property management program including daily operations, security, specialty leasing, marketing and all related reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitors and approves marketing and specialty leasing activities within the Shopping Centre and make recommendations to increase effectiveness (ie. Increased foot traffic and revenues).
• Maximize operating cash flows through specialty leasing programs and by sourcing potential local/regional tenants to improve merchandising mix.
• Manage capital planning through ongoing reviews of the building and all related equipment and improvements to reduce the owner’s exposure to irregular cash requirements.
• Management, through Department Heads, of administrative, marketing, operations, security, specialty leasing and customer service personnel;
• Ensure recruitment, development and motivational programs for all personnel with particular emphasis on department heads and administrative personnel.
• Ensure tenant meetings and customer service programs are in place to document/respond to tenant and customer inquiries and complaints.
• Other duties and projects as required.
• Prepares, monitors and controls the Annual Operating Budgets to ensure that resources are utilized effectively, and operational needs and objectives are met.
• Ensure that all personnel are conducting their responsibilities in accordance with company policy and governmental requirements; including applicable Health & Safety legislation.
• Develop relationships with municipal and provincial persons and be the properties’ representative on appropriate committees and organizations.
• Foster relationships with local industry and BOMA members to maintain awareness of competitor activity and/or potential assets for purchase.
• Ensure, through management of operations staff, that building systems (HVAC, Life Safety Systems, etc.) within the properties are properly maintained to provide Tenants with consistent and high-quality services, all within budget guidelines.
• Ensure that all operations are conducted with a view to securing and further developing owner investment;

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum of Seven (7) years of retail/office management experience and relevant post-secondary education;
• Able to work in a ‘Team’ environment;
• Leasing experience would be an asset;
• Real Property Administrator (RPA) or Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation, or in progress;
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; experience in managing a team of professionals, including employees and contractors;
• Must be able to provide a clear criminal background check.
• Strong computer skills with a proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs;
• Be self-motivated, diplomatic, innovative and able to accept challenges;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à [email protected]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.