Assoc Mgr, General

Location

Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Associate General Manager assists the (Sr) General Manager with achieving property specific business metrics and goals. The Associate General Manager assists with leading the property team, building community connections, and achieving operational excellence in all while complying with safety and health principles.

This position is designed to prepare the candidate to become the General Manager of a separate company property within 9-24 months, requiring the candidate to relocate depending on the company’s need.

Responsibilities

• Operate a clean, well maintained property providing guests with a positive shopping experience 

• Work with (Sr) General Manager to prepare and manage multi-year ordinary capital and operating expense plans to meet or exceed company expectations 

• Strong understanding of key metrics for the property including net operating income, cash flow, occupancy, sales, and property financing

• Work with (Sr) General Manager to develop the talent of the property team while ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures

• Support (Sr) General Manager’s efforts in reinforcing the company’s core values through building effective teams

• Develop relationships with corporate departments including Leasing, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, National Operations, Human Resources, Development (as needed) to ensure property and corporate objectives are met

• Help identify opportunities to create meaningful partnerships and experiences that drive community connection with the property

• Understand all REA obligations and partnerships with adjacent property owners

• Support the real estate tax team in developing proactive tax strategies

• Support corporate sustainability efforts to reduce the property’s carbon footprint

• Monitor and assist with accounts receivables as needed to achieve company objectives

• Support the Safety, Health, and Environment program by incorporating GGP’s Life Saving Principles into your work planning and execution

• Participate in the Manager on Duty (MOD) schedule during non-office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. MOD coverage may be defined as on call, when appropriate, and the MOD is required to be on-site at least one Saturday per month. The on-site requirements of the MOD will be determined and approved by leadership.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications           

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 2+ years of property management experience preferred; shopping center industry experience is a plus

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Basic understanding of financial & accounting principles

• Effective writing and communication skills

• Ability to adapt to changing work environment

• Strong working knowledge of various computer software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, JDEdwards, Salesforce

• Recognized industry certification preferred

• OSHA General Industries 30-Hour course preferred

Core Competencies: Cultivates Innovation, Ensures Accountability, Builds Effective Teams, Organizational Savvy, Demonstrates Awareness, Manages Ambiguity

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. 

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 

• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation

• Salary type: Exempt 

• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

• Annual Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 

• Annual Bonus: 15%

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

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