Traveling Leasing Manager (TX/MO)

FWM PAYROLL CLEARING•Salado, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairway Management, Inc. (FWM) is a property management firm responsible for the maintenance, compliance, marketing, and business administration of more than 12,200 affordable apartment homes. The company manages more than 250 properties and works with property management teams, accountants, compliance officers, and other staff to maintain high standards of living at affordable rates. The Leasing Manager leads leasing and move-in activities for new-construction senior and family apartment communities. This includes managing leasing, marketing, advertising, events, communications, and branding; achieving 100% occupancy within an established timeframe; and moving on to the next assignment once the community is ready to transition to the management company. Assignments average three to five months. This is a 100% travel position with overnight stays, and Fairway Management covers travel-related expenses and living expenses as described in the posting. The role also oversees application processing and compliance, reviews resident files and financial documentation, maintains client relations, and works toward timely file approvals while adhering to company procedures and performance standards. The position requires a college degree, a personal vehicle for travel, schedule flexibility, and proficiency with technology. A laptop is provided.

Requirements

College degree required.
Must be able to travel 100% and stay overnight; assignments at different locations average three to five months.
Must have a personal vehicle available for travel.
Must be able to multitask at a high level.
Ability to develop effective solutions to problems or situations.
Ability to communicate effectively via email, Microsoft Teams, and telephone.
Proficient English-language skills, including accurate grammar and punctuation.
Comfort working in a consistently deadline-oriented environment requiring urgency.
Flexibility with schedule.
Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office products and social media.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of leasing, property management, hospitality, and/or retail experience is a plus.
Sales and marketing skillset, entrepreneurial spirit and drive, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Generate qualified traffic and document all inquiries and denials.
Plan and implement marketing events.
Use social media and other online sources to promote communities.
Visit competitive properties and prepare competition reports.
Communicate professionally with clients, investors, community leaders and members, and company employees.
Manage application paperwork and compliance processes.
Take applications and collect required documentation.
Submit and review applicant credit and criminal screenings.
Process applications and work with the compliance partner to achieve high approval percentages.
Prepare and implement timely move-in processes.
Achieve 100% occupancy so the community can transition to the management company.
Ensure resident applications are processed promptly and in accordance with company policy.
Review and prepare new and existing resident applications and certifications for approval.
Maintain client relations by working directly with site staff as needed.
Review supporting financial documents, including bank statements, pay stubs, and retirement statements.
Identify irregularities in case documents or onsite and communicate them to supervisors.
Follow up and multitask to complete and obtain approval of files and final files within tight deadlines.
Adhere to defined procedures, guidelines, and performance standards.
Travel to new out-of-town assignments after completing each community assignment.