Leasing Manager

Tailwind Group, Inc.•Auburn, AL

29d•$42,926 - $51,963

About The Position

Tailwind Group is a top twenty owner and manager of off-campus student housing and brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry. We are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace culture that is second to none. We strive to fight for the highest possible good of the people that matter most, including our team members! Attracting and retaining the most talented and passionate individuals in our industry is an ongoing objective at Tailwind Group. We would love for you to join our team! The Position: The Leasing Manager is primarily responsible for coordinating the sales and marketing strategy of the leasing department to ensure maximum occupancy of the community. A successful Leasing Manager will provide high quality customer service to our residents, focus on the management and implementation of the leasing processes and systems, and understand this role is critical to the reputation of the property. The Property: The Beacon is a unique housing community consisting of 180 units and 576 beds, designed with Auburn University students in mind. We are currently undergoing renovations to our Clubhouse and have a planned rebrand in the spring. This is a great opportunity for someone with a marketing background to lead the rebrand and leasing efforts for this leasing season! This is a full-time position working a standard schedule, Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Nights or weekends may be required from time to time dependent on business needs. The compensation range for this position is $42,926 - $51,963 plus bonus potential. This range is determined by current market data based on the position requirements and complexities. Final offers of employment will be based on multiple factors including candidate education, skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field, and/or one or more years of progressive experience in student housing.
Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism.
Possess strong administrative, organization and communication skills.
Be a self-motivated individual and excel at working in a team environment.
Understand basic standards of property management including Fair Housing laws, Tenant/Landlord rights, and general real estate principles.

Nice To Haves

Relevant property management, student housing, or sales/marketing experience is a plus.
Experience with Entrata software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the property team to achieve a minimum of 95% occupancy each year.
Utilize effective sales strategies to maximize revenues while keeping concession spend at or below budget.
Act as lead salesperson by conducting all tours, responding to leasing inquiries, and completing follow-up with the prospective residents.
Train and develop the Leasing Specialists and/or Community Assistant to perform all above responsibilities when the Leasing Manager is unable to be onsite.
Demonstrate excellent customer service during each encounter with residents, prospects, vendors, officials, and community members.
Participate and assist with the execution and development of marketing efforts on campus and in the community, customer appreciation events, and other special events.
Be an expert on current market conditions, trends, and local competitors.
Manage all administrative, inventory and reporting related tasks within the department.