National Sales Specialist

Article Student Living•Chicago, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Article Student Living is seeking a National Sales Specialist (NSS) to join their team. This remote role focuses on growing the portfolio and leading leasing and marketing efforts from the corporate level to the site level. The NSS will act as a brand ambassador, partnering with on-site staff to achieve occupancy and renewal goals. Responsibilities include creating marketing plans, training staff, analyzing market trends, and presenting findings to support these trends. The role requires up to 75% travel to properties nationwide, necessitating proximity to a major airport.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for marketing, advertising, communications, or public relations majors
3+ years of progressive professional experience in student housing or multi-family housing marketing and leasing
2+ years of management experience
Experience in lease-up of new build projects
Experience analyzing data and creating reports
Experience with marketing, sales, and operational processes
Desire to travel up to 75%
Live within 1 hour of a major airport

Responsibilities

Implement marketing techniques and plans to secure 100% occupancy at each property
Develop property marketing plans with leadership; lead the training of professional and student staff of marketing/leasing projects and lead the execution of marketing plans at the property level
Partner with Regional Managers to propose any necessary rate adjustments with supported documentation
Traffic demographics and response to market trends
Monitor and react to weekly occupancy and leasing reports and statistics
Participate in and conduct market competition surveys
Compile and submit all required reports within the requested time frames
Conduct or oversee the completion of follow-up techniques
Help present programs and set up displays at University functions
Respond to leasing information requests from departments on campus and designated properties
Seek out and develop relationships with campus departments and other partners and co-vending opportunities