Leasing Manager

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 one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Multifamily and one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Companies. 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.

Fogelman, a nationally recognized leader in the multifamily industry, is growing! Our newest transition, Preston Ridge Apartments, is located in Hickory, NC. We are interviewing professional, skilled Leasing Manager candidates to join our team there. We seek creative and sales-oriented consultants who enjoy helping people find their next home. The ideal candidate possesses 2 years of sales or leasing experience, is strong with social media and marketing, provides exceptional customer service skills, enjoys planning and executing resident events, and is a team player. Entrata experience a plus!

Fogelman possesses over 62 years of experience and was ranked #2 in the country as a Best Place To Work in Multifamily for 2026. We offer competitive pay with on-call stipend and cell phone allowance, outstanding benefits including 401k matching & BCBS insurance, ongoing training and support, redeemable points through Awardco's associate recognition program, awards, and opportunities for career growth.

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.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• 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
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

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.