Leasing Regional Manager

Related•Chicago, IL

8d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

In Chicago, luxury living has a name: Related Rentals. As the city’s premier luxury rental brand, we blend world-class design, hotel-level service, and curated lifestyle experiences across iconic addresses in the West Loop, Streeterville, and Lakeshore neighborhoods. We are seeking a dynamic Regional Leasing Manager to drive leasing strategy and performance across four Class A properties in Chicago: 500 Lake Shore Drive, One Bennett Park, The Row, and Lakeshore Plaza, while leading the high-profile lease-up of 400 Lake Shore Drive, a signature 635-unit luxury tower opening for pre-leasing in 2026. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will shape demand, define market perception, and reinforce Related’s reputation as Chicago’s benchmark for elevated urban living.

Requirements

3–5+ years leading leasing strategy for multiple luxury or Class A multifamily properties (Chicago market experience strongly preferred)
Proven success managing or leasing-up high-profile assets
Advanced proficiency with Yardi and Salesforce
Polished communicator comfortable engaging executives, and high-net-worth prospects
Superior organizational skills and true customer-service obsession
Flexible schedule including weekends/evenings as needed
Illinois Real Estate Leasing Agent License required within first 120 day

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

Responsibilities

Oversee leasing operations, occupancy management, and dynamic pricing strategy across four established Class A properties.
Partner closely with onsite teams to deliver a seamless, service-first experience for prospects and residents.
Provide senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights into performance trends, opportunities, and risks.
Develop and execute the full leasing and marketing strategy for a 635-unit ground-up luxury tower preleasing in 2026.
Build early pre-leasing momentum through sophisticated positioning, targeted outreach, events, and disciplined pricing.
Collaborate with marketing, operations, construction, and development teams to ensure flawless alignment from concept through opening day.
Monitor and analyze key metrics: occupancy, absorption rates, rent velocity, traffic sources, conversion funnels, and competitive positioning.
Deliver concise reporting and strategic recommendations that drive achievement of business-plan goals.
Maintain deep knowledge of Chicago’s competitive landscape, emerging submarkets, and evolving resident expectations.
Ensure every property’s leasing presentation, messaging, and prospect journey reflects Related’s exacting luxury standards.
Partner with the marketing team to create high-impact campaigns, collateral, events, and digital assets.
Ensure accurate, timely availability listings on property websites and third-party platforms.
Model and reinforce a culture of exceptional service for prospective and current residents.
Resolve escalated concerns with empathy, urgency, and professionalism.
Build lasting resident relationships that drive high retention and positive word-of-mouth.
Contribute to annual operating budgets and detailed lease-up pro formas.
Monitor and manage expenditures related to staffing, marketing, concessions, and revenue-management initiatives.