New Development Leasing Manager - New York, NY

Anywhere•New York, NY

2h•$135,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Leasing Manager leads leasing efforts for a luxury residential development in Manhattan, manages the on-site leasing team, and serves as a partner to ownership, marketing vendors, and Corcoran New Development leadership. The role executes leasing strategy, achieves occupancy goals, and delivers a strong prospect and resident experience. It combines operational oversight, team leadership, market analysis, and client relationship management, with responsibility for the property's leasing objectives. This is a full-time, on-site position in Manhattan. The schedule depends on business needs and may require weekend coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, although candidates without a degree may be considered with significant applicable work experience.
At least 5 years of residential leasing or property management experience.
Previous experience managing a team and achieving leasing and occupancy goals.
New York State Real Estate License required or to be obtained upon commencement of employment.
Strong understanding of New York City residential rental market dynamics and leasing best practices.
Ability to drive leasing performance through strategic leadership and direct prospect engagement.
Exceptional customer service, relationship management, and communication skills.
Strong presentation skills and confidence interacting with ownership groups, developer clients, and senior leadership.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, and leasing management software.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret leasing, marketing, and market performance data.
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and a collaborative, proactive, hands-on approach.
Sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in luxury multifamily, lease-up, or new development environments.

Responsibilities

Execute leasing strategies to achieve occupancy, absorption, and revenue goals for a luxury residential development.
Monitor leasing performance, traffic trends, and market conditions and provide recommendations to ownership.
Analyze competing properties, pricing, concessions, and market activity to maintain the property's competitive position.
Partner with developer clients and senior leadership on leasing strategy, resident experience initiatives, and property performance.
Oversee day-to-day leasing activity, including lead management, prospect follow-up, tours, applications, and lease execution.
Conduct tours and engage prospective residents to drive leasing velocity and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Manage and mentor the on-site leasing team, ensuring adherence to service, performance, Fair Housing, and operational standards.
Maintain thorough knowledge of inventory, pricing, availability, concessions, amenities, and building programming.
Coordinate inventory releases and ongoing leasing initiatives.
Achieve leasing goals while maintaining a high-quality prospect experience.
Serve as the primary on-site representative for leasing matters and communicate regularly with upper leadership and ownership.
Lead and develop leasing associates and support staff to maximize individual and team performance.
Participate in client meetings and provide updates on leasing performance, market conditions, and strategic recommendations.
Build relationships with prospective residents, brokers, and industry partners.
Partner with marketing agencies, creative teams, and Corcoran leadership to execute leasing and marketing initiatives.
Review lead generation, advertising performance, and conversion metrics and recommend adjustments.
Coordinate broker events, open houses, hard-hat tours, and other leasing activation efforts.
Ensure listings, marketing materials, websites, and digital platforms accurately reflect current inventory, pricing, and building information.
Support lease-up campaigns and resident engagement initiatives.
Maintain CRM systems and leasing databases with accurate prospect, leasing, and traffic information.
Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly leasing reports, traffic summaries, and market updates.
Track key performance metrics, including lead volume, tour conversions, applications, occupancy, and leasing velocity.
Maintain organized records and documentation related to leasing activity and resident transactions.
Ensure leasing activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including Fair Housing requirements.
Review leases, applications, and advertising materials for accuracy and compliance.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
Monitor evolving industry regulations and implement operational updates as needed.