Leasing Manager

Avanti Residential•Thornton, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Avanti Residential is seeking a Leasing Manager for Sunset Peak, a property with 184 units. This role requires Saturdays. Avanti Residential emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and a positive work environment with opportunities for growth. The Leasing Manager will be responsible for managing the leasing process from initial contact to lease signing, improving occupancy rates, and analyzing market conditions. This role also involves enhancing the resident move-in experience and maintaining the community's curb appeal.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
2+ years of apartment leasing experience preferred.
2+ years of Customer Service experience preferred.
Knowledge of property management software, preferably YARDI, preferred.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to successfully navigate frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be accountable for actions, and be self-motivated.
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
Demonstrated knowledge of phone and email procedures and etiquette.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Must pass criminal background screening prior to employment.
Possession of a valid driver's license and up-to-date vehicle insurance OR reliable transportation is required.
Wonderlic pre-employment assessment is required if minimum qualifications are met during resume screening.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of apartment leasing experience
2+ years of Customer Service experience
Knowledge of property management software, preferably YARDI

Responsibilities

Manage the leasing process from initial prospective resident contact, including property touring, selling the property/apartment, and setting up lease creation with the Application Admin.
Improve occupancy by "shopping" competitive properties at least once a quarter and staying aware of current market conditions to prevent stale units.
Develop and implement resident retention programs, such as resident functions and special promotions.
Stay aware of local demographics to identify effective outreach programs for different demographics to improve occupancy.
Ensure the community stays at or above occupancy goals.
Create strategy reports for the RD/VP as needed.
Analyze market conditions when units become stale to identify areas for improvement.
Pull market surveys from Apartment IQ at least once a month to review data and make recommendations.
Stay informed of current rental rates, sizes, locations, and community amenities.
Manage and maintain the community website, social media campaigns, and outreach marketing efforts to drive occupancy and increase visibility.
Conduct a monthly marketing scrub of all websites to ensure accuracy.