**About : Different**
We're rebuilding property management.
We want to make it amazing for owners and tenants through a perfect balance of great people and industry-leading technology.
: Different is a venture-backed, high-growth company, hailed as a disruptor by major media and making waves in the 4 billion dollar property management sector. Our founders have come from Google and Uber in Silicon Valley, building out a team of the best and brightest in their fields. Our mission is to take care of homes and the people in them. We're starting with rebuilding property management by taking care of investment property homes for Australian owners and tenants.
We are in a massive growth period and this is a brand new role due to that growth! This is the perfect time to join a fun & supportive team environment and grow your career with us.
**Why : Different?**
- Long-term career opportunities - as an early employee, there's lots of opportunity to grow professionally
- Great salary PLUS super PLUS bonus PLUS equity on offer!
- Flexible working hours from our beautiful waterfront offices
- Mentorship from our Head of Customer Experience (and our other amazing leaders!), and the opportunity to learn new skills in a safe and supportive environment
- Work from home 2 days a week - great work/lifestyle balance
- Challenge - in a high growth phase, this won't be easy, but we can guarantee it will be rewarding
- Variety - you'll be involved in all aspects of the company (the glamorous, and the not-so-glamorous)
- Infinite avenues for internal progression - grow with the business long-term!
- Monday to Friday role ONLY
- In office Drinks every Thursday (Thirsty Thursdays)
**About the role**
Are you an experienced Property Manager hungry for a change and eager for a new challenge? Love dealing with people but feel stuck in your current role? This is your chance to join a game-changing tech scale-up company that will have you genuinely excited to start work every day!
We are hiring for a dedicated Supplier Manager to maintain our trade ecosystem. We manage properties all across the eastern seaboard of Australia - in nearly every major city - so we need to ensure we have the right trades in the right areas so we can service all our customers. This role is pivotal to making that happen.
We have dedicated case managers that deal with the actual maintenance requests that come in from our customers. The Supplier Manager role ensures these case managers have the right trades available so they can deliver the best quality work to our customers.
**Specific responsibilities include**:
- Identify any performance gaps in our current trade network and source & onboard new trades to fill those gaps
- Develop and implement performance management processes to ensure we have the best trades, and they're delivering great value for money for our customers
- Maintain strong relationships with our key trades, as well as case managers to ensure the operations go smoothly
- Work closely with the product and technology team to drive automation, constantly increase supplier responsiveness and performance, and improve the general supplier experience
**Who you are**
- Previous experience in a Property Management role is highly desirable
- You will be tech-savvy, extremely passionate, and full of innovative ideas
- A proactive and resourceful approach to conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Exemplary communication and problem-solving skills
- You will be super switched-on and able to work at a fast pace
- Must have an excellent phone manner and be well versed in dialogue for negotiation, price reduction conversations, etc.
- High level of attention to detail and strong time management skills
: Different is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.