Retail/Commercial Property Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Ash Properties Team as Our New Retail/Commercial Property Manager! 

Welcome to Ash Properties — a proudly local, privately owned leader in Northeast Florida’s commercial real estate landscape. With more than 40 years of experience and 12+ million square feet of properties across the region, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and community-focused growth.

At Ash Properties, we specialize in the leasing, management, and development of an extensive and diverse commercial portfolio. Our team is committed to quality in everything we do, and our seasoned professionals bring unmatched expertise and passion to serving our clients and partners.

Now, we’re excited to expand our property management team with a creative problem-solver and people leader who’s ready to contribute to our continued success. If you’re energized by the win-win, strategic property improvement, and being part of a collaborative team within a dynamic real estate environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a company deeply rooted in excellence.

Come join a team where your work truly matters — and where you’ll have the chance to help shape the financial foundation of one of Northeast Florida’s premier commercial real estate organizations.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Retail/ Commercial Property Manager to lead the operations, financial performance, and team execution of a commercial retail portfolio. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with deep retail property expertise, strong financial acumen, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Operations Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day management of assigned commercial retail properties, ensuring safe, well-maintained, and cost-effective operations
• Lead vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and service performance management
• Ensure accurate lease administration, including commencements, terminations, assignments, and enforcement
• Conduct and oversee monthly daytime and nighttime property inspections with reporting and documentation
• Manage rent collections, delinquency resolution, tenant notices, and eviction processes when necessary
• Serve as primary liaison between ownership, tenants, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Financial & Asset Management

• Develop and manage annual OpEx and CapEx budgets; monitor monthly variances and forecast performance
• Review and approve invoices, expenses, and purchase requests to ensure accuracy and budget compliance
• Oversee financial reporting accuracy including rent rolls, variance analysis, and monthly owner reports
• Identify and manage property enhancements to maximize asset value

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial retail property management experience
• Strong time and task management skills
• Strong financial literacy with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency with property management systems (Yardi preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (High School Diploma or GED required)

Why This Role

• Ownership and influence over multiple properties
• Opportunity to strengthen commercial property management skills
• Ability to grow within the property management organization

Company Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for advancement within the portfolio.

Other Requirements Essential · Physical lifting of up to 50 lbs. · Walking, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting, carrying, overhead movement and lifting · Ability to work in a heated environment · The ability to climb stairs · Successful completion of pre-employment background screens Required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.