Manager of Leasing

GMH Communities•Clemson, SC

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About The Position

GMH Communities, Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is a dynamic real estate company specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of exceptional living communities throughout the United States. Our student living sector provides our residents with leading-edge amenities, community spaces, and apartments to maximize their college experience. The Leasing Manager reports to the General Manager and oversees all activities related to leasing and occupancy. The Leasing Manager's primary responsibilities are to meet or exceed budgeted occupancy, supervise the Leasing Consultants, and maintain excellent resident relations through outstanding customer service. The Leasing Manager is also responsible for complying with all state, federal and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate must be a creative thinker, as well as detail-oriented, highly organized, and flexible
2-3 years' experience in student housing-Strongly Preferred
Leasing and sales experience-Required
Proficient in social media marketing
Demonstrated ability to secure leases and provide sales leadership and training
Experience leading a high-performing sales team
Experience and knowledge of Yardi or Entrata systems
Strong competency with Microsoft Office, TEAMs, Zoom, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva or Adobe Suite, preferred

Responsibilities

Collect and secure rental payments
Conduct phone, online, and in person sales with prospective residents and renewals
In conjunction with the leasing team, develop, plan, & execute all leasing events & activities
In conjunction with the leasing team, develop, plan & execute all resident retention events
Maintain understanding of the market/competitors by completing market surveys
Compile and submit weekly reports; Compile and submit market survey
Lead tours, process and close leases, maintain accurate lease files
Provide training, instruction, and support to all leasing team members
Show off our community by prioritizing curb appeal and maintaining accurate and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the property and market
Develop the marketing plan for generating new leases, lease retention, and renewals
Develop monthly resident events calendar and social media campaigns for resident outreach
Responsible for social media postings in compliance with marketing guidelines
Head up the social media representation, presence, and marketing outreach for the property
Leverage social media platforms to engage with the community: share updates, resident testimonials, and looks at the community