What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Manager position at Fogelman Properties?
Fogelman is a nationally recognized, fully integrated multifamily real estate company that invests in and manages apartment communities, backed by six decades of experience, dynamic associates, and expert leadership. Our collaborative culture has earned us recognition as the #2 ranked Best Places to Work in Multifamily for 2026. With teamwork, experience, and expertise at the core of who we are, we create welcoming communities for thousands of residents while building trusted relationships and durable value for our partners, investors, and associates.
Summary
The Leasing Manager is responsible for the leasing process with prospective residents, execution of marketing strategies for the property and providing a positive resident experience. Responsibilities include leasing, marketing for the property and social media postings, planning and hosting resident events for the community and maintaining positive resident relations. Supervision of Leasing Consultant may be required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fogelman is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.
Summary
The Leasing Manager is responsible for the leasing process with prospective residents, execution of marketing strategies for the property and providing a positive resident experience. Responsibilities include leasing, marketing for the property and social media postings, planning and hosting resident events for the community and maintaining positive resident relations. Supervision of Leasing Consultant may be required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Interviews prospective residents and records information to ascertain needs and qualifications.
- Accompanies prospects to model/vacant apartments and discusses size and layout of rooms, available amenities, and terms of lease.
- Ensures consistent follow-up with prospects.
- Processes application for approval in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Responsible for processing lease renewals.
- Mentors and trains Leasing Consultant
- Walks all move-in's prior to the move in date to ensure readiness.
- Follow up with new residents after move in.
- Inspects condition of premises periodically and arranges for necessary maintenance.
- Plans and coordinates resident events.
- Courteous, efficient handling of resident requests and complaints.
- Manage all marketing duties including preparation of market surveys and social media postings
- Assists with sending out all resident notices.
- Weekend work may be required.
- Adhere to all company policies including but not limited to safety and Fair Housing.
- Other job duties as assigned.
- Experience as a leasing professional
- Up to one year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with virtual and in person community tours is preferred.
- Working knowledge of property management platforms (i.e., Yardi, Entrata, Yieldstar, CRM) preferred.
- Marketing skills with the ability to execute a property marketing plan through outside marketing, social media and resident functions (familiar with the local market) preferred.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), relationship-building, and customer service skills.
- Depending on the property, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required
The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Constant walking, standing, and sitting alternately; frequent climbing of stairs; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulders.
- Frequently lift less than 10 lbs; Occasionally lift over 10 lbs.
- Strong constant finger dexterity with ability to grasp/turn.
- Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing; ability to comprehend, speak, write and communicate.
- Work in a variety of conditions, including both indoors and outdoors; noise level is usually moderate.
- Possible exposure to caustics, solvents, oils, fumes, flammables, pesticides, etc.
Fogelman is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.