Leasing Manager - Student Housing

POSITION SUMMARY

The Leasing Manager will assist the Student Housing Property Management team in driving the property leasing efforts. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Oversee leasing and marketing duties for property.

§  Work closely with the team to maximize revenue, occupancy, resident, and retention goals.

§  Generate traffic, participate in outreach marketing, execute marketing plan, think outside the box to drive leasing efforts to hit leasing goals.

§  Lease and renew beds/apartments, generate leases, follow new lease and renewal procedures.

§  Tour prospective residents, provide information on property amenities and services, create excitement and desire to live in the community.

§  Communicate with residents and prospective residents in person or via phone, text, email, social media and online sources.

§  Respond quicky to inquiries questions and concerns from residents and prospects.

§  Participate in and host fun community events.

§  Report accurate daily, weekly, and monthly leasing activity.

§  Provide exemplary customer service to residents, prospectives and visitors.

§  Create a fun and positive environment for residents.

§  Enforce community policies.

§  Assist in leading, developing and training the leasing team.

§  Use strong leadership abilities to empower and guide the team to success.

§  Uphold all company policies and values.

§  Assist in the annual move out/turnover/move in process as well as prepare for inspections.

§  All other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Proven work experience in Student Housing leasing/property management or similar role - 2 years.

·        Working knowledge of industry standards and regulations and all aspects of leasing units.

·        Experience with Entrata highly preferred, proficient computer skills necessary.                                                        

• Strong marketing skills, outgoing, self-starter, creative.
• Experience with outreach marketing.
• Ability to continually close on prospects and lease apartments.

·        Pleasant attitude to all prospects, residents and associates/Strong customer service skills.

• Able to build rapport, make genuine connections and create an exciting environment.

·        Strong written, verbal and presentation skills; effective communicator.

·        Ability to read/write in English and to understand directives both orally and in writing.

·        Analytical skills required.

·        Detail oriented and ability to multi-task is required.

·        Be committed to the success of each associate as a member of the team.

• Strong commitment to company goals and values.

·        Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license.