Leasing Manager

PeakMade Real Estate • Buffalo, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Leasing Manager is an onsite leader who will be responsible for driving the property’s leasing and marketing efforts. This invaluable role will collaborate with the property manager to ensure the community’s events and campaigns are targeted, creative, and aligned with the PeakMade brand and executed appropriately. You will work closely with your team to achieve established revenue, occupancy, resident, and retention goals.

Requirements

• 2+ years of leasing off campus student housing apartments
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Communication skills that foster an environment of connection and belonging, teamwork and productivity.
• A passion for helping college students find their next home.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a leadership role preferred
• Some weekend and evening availability preferred

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead and develop full time and part time leasing staff; Assisting in the recruiting, interviewing, onboarding and development process.
• Provide excellent customer service and serve as an example to the team as a representative of Peak and your community.
• Supervise the planning, preparation, and implementation of lease up events, renewal parties, property events, competitions, and Resident Programs.
• Give informative property tours to potential prospects onsite and create value add by anticipating needs and addressing concerns the customer has not even thought of yet.
• Lease and renew beds/apartments via in person, on the phone or online.
• Assist with all move-out and move-in events as well as collect deposits and/or fees associated with move-in (as necessary).
• Keep an up-to-date and fresh look on all property social media platforms.
• Utilize Canva to create and generate visually appealing flyers, social graphics, and videos to promote the lifestyle at your PeakMade community.
• Online reputation management through platforms such as Reputation.com and JTurner and Modern Message.
• Assist with the development and execution of annual marketing plans within budget.
• Utilize knowledge of trending marketing techniques and think outside of the box to impact sales and leasing efforts, specifically related to college students.
• Utilize the established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and achieve the budgeted occupancy.
• Maintain accurate and current prospect traffic and leasing data.

Benefits

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual commission and other bonuses available
• Housing discount (varies by property)
• Mentorship program available
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave + one year of diapers, on us
• 15 Days of PTO + 2 additional “Wellbeing Days”
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and virtual yoga classes through Peak’s LiveWell program
• Commitment to leadership training and growth opportunities
• Additional rewards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED