Leasing Manager | Property Management

GC Realty & Development • Roselle, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

GC Realty & Development, LLC, a leading property management and brokerage company in Chicagoland with 23 years of experience, is seeking a Leasing Manager. This role is crucial for managing approximately 1,500 units for over 500 private investors across Chicago and its suburbs. The Leasing Manager will lead the leasing team and oversee the entire leasing process, from setting rental rates to executing leases, ensuring vacant units are filled quickly with suitable residents.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Leasing Agent.
• At least 1+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Illinois Broker's License (required).
• Working understanding of local and state landlord/tenant law, including suburb and village rental requirements.
• Experience with leasing, owner agreements, and documents for third-party landlords.
• Comfort using the MLS and other rental databases for pricing, comparing, and marketing units.
• Proven track record in hiring, training, coaching, and holding a leasing team accountable.
• Strong front-line customer service skills with tenants, applicants, clients, vendors, and other real estate professionals.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years as a Leasing Supervisor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire leasing process, from marketing vacant units to executing the signed lease.
• Set rental rates by providing quotes for new and existing clients based on market conditions.
• Approve marketing strategies and adjust rates for all vacant units.
• Manage showing schedules to ensure they are full and assist properties with no applications within 7 days.
• Review and approve or deny all applications within 3 days, including those involving new subsidy programs or grants.
• Review new leases and renewals for accuracy before execution.
• Lead a team of leasing agents, a marketing coordinator, and an underwriter, providing coaching, accountability, and ensuring adequate staffing.
• Handle leasing client escalations and provide clients with status updates.
• Ensure all leasing activities comply with local and state landlord/tenant laws and company policies.

Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 per year, based on experience
• Monthly Bonus: Performance-based bonus opportunity, paid monthly
• Book Club: Company funded reading program worth up to $500 per year
• Referral Program: Refer a hired team member and receive a $1,000 bonus
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks PTO in your first year
• Paid Birthday: Take a paid day off during your birthday month
• Paid Holidays: 6 paid holidays recognized annually
• Health Coverage: Health, dental, and vision
• Additional Benefits: Optional life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident, and Healthcare FSA with employer premium assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed