Leasing Manager

Coastal Ridge•State College, PA

18d

About The Position

As a Leasing Manager, you’ll lead leasing efforts and administrative functions to ensure the property thrives at its highest potential. You’ll act as a mentor and motivator for the leasing team, fostering collaboration and empowering success, while ensuring an exceptional experience for current and future residents. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Property Manager. Where You’ll Work: The Villas at Happy Valley offers off-campus student living in State College, PA. Our three-bedroom, pet-friendly apartments and townhomes feature fully equipped and spacious kitchens, hardwood flooring, a flat-screen TV in the living room, an in-unit washer and dryer, and more.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Willingness to obtain all licenses and/or certifications required by State or Local jurisdictions.
Proven leasing and sales experience; experience in multifamily or student housing preferred.
Ability to participate in emergency duties as needed.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with property management software such as Entrata, OneSite, or RealPage preferred.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and filtering, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in and drive all aspects of the leasing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness:
Enter and manage leads in Entrata, ensuring timely follow-ups.
Welcome and engage prospects, providing tours that highlight the property's key features.
Effectively close the sale by addressing objections, highlighting benefits, and confidently guiding prospects through the leasing decision.
Guide prospects through the application and lease process, ensuring proper execution of leases and adherence to screening procedures.
Monitor and participate in resident renewal efforts.
Maintain clubhouse, model units, and tour routes to exceptional standards of cleanliness and appeal.
Achieve both individual and team leasing goals, proactively identifying opportunities and addressing challenges in collaboration with the Property Manager.
Stay informed of market trends and competitors by shopping the competition and keeping detailed records of market offerings.
Cultivate a deep understanding of the property’s selling points, common objections, leasing trends, traffic patterns, and unit availability to position it effectively in the market.
Mentor and support the leasing team by setting clear expectations, offering guidance, and providing resources to achieve success.
Foster superior service by addressing escalated resident concerns with professionalism and care.
Coordinate and participate in marketing initiatives and resident events to attract prospects and retain residents.
Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports, contributing to the property’s overall performance and success.
Perform other duties as assigned.