District Manager (Retail/Storage) - Toronto

Prime Group Holdings, LLC is a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm specializing in self-storage and other alternative real estate asset classes.

With $6.7 billion in assets under management, Prime Group is among the largest private owners and operators of self-storage properties globally, with a portfolio of 320+ self-storage assets across 28 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, totaling 24+ million rentable square feet. The firm manages three flagship funds on behalf of a global investor base, including Prime Storage Fund III, the largest self-storage dedicated fund ever raised.

Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, Prime Group employs 700+ professionals and maintains a regional office in Jupiter, FL and Manhattan, NY along with investment originations offices in Denver, CO; Hackensack, NJ; Yorktown, VA; and Calgary, Alberta. The firm’s 21-person senior leadership team is supported by specialized teams across sourcing and acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, compliance and legal, property management, information technology, transactions and financing, marketing, accounting, training, and other core functions.

Prime Group’s performance is rooted in a culture of respect, teamwork, ethical business practices, accountability, and persistence. The firm places significant value on the relationships it has built with customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders. PitchBook has recognized Prime Group as one of the top 10 real estate value-add fund managers in its 2023 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables.

Position Overview:

The District Manager will act as the business owner to lead and grow our portfolio of stores in their assigned region. This role will take ownership in the growth and profitability of the specific district operations, while providing and promoting the leadership, vision, and direction of the company within its market.

• Develop and implement plans to achieve sales goals and optimize the portfolios NOI.
• Enable and drive strong operational performance of the assigned portfolio of businesses.
• Inspire, lead, develop the team.
• Monitor and improve sales, cost management, employee management and safety.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve business performance.
• Enforce all company policies, procedures and code of ethics.
• Manage employee performance including hiring, termination, discipline, development and management.
• Manage escalations and approvals in a timely and thorough manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years multi-unit retail sales/service operations leadership experience, preferably from the Storage industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in building “ownership” and accountability in a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to prioritize multiple projects and deal with numerous interruptions.
• Work well under pressure, meeting deadlines consistently.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and lead 20-35+ employees.
• Computer skills: Solid understanding of the Microsoft suite of products.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Must be able to perform some of the physical requirements of the job (ability to lift 50lbs).
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel within the district and to other designated locations as directed by the company.
  
  • Lansing MI 48912
  • Eastpointe MI 48021
  • Warren MI 48093
  • Monroe MI 48162
  • Boardman OH 44512
  • Toronto ON M6B 4C5
  • Ajax ON L1Z 0K4
  • Mississauga ON L4X 2G1
  • West Mifflin PA 15122
    

• Competitive rate of pay and a generous benefits program
• Participation in company’s performance-based incentive program(s)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance program
• Paid vacation time; paid sick time; paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Prime Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.