New Development Manager

Core Spaces•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The New Development Manager implements go-to-market strategies in new markets to increase brand visibility and achieve successful lease-ups for assigned developments. The role builds strategic partnerships with local businesses, academic institutions, and community stakeholders to expand market presence and improve leasing prospects. It leads lease execution, supports onboarding and training of New Development Assistants, oversees sales operations in temporary leasing spaces, and hires, trains, and manages staff for Temporary Leasing Offices and localized sales teams. The manager works with cross-functional teams to meet pre-leasing milestones and compliance requirements, and travels as needed to support lease-up activities across the portfolio. Core Spaces is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing, and managing student housing and build-to-rent communities. Its culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and improving the resident experience.

Requirements

High school graduate.
At least 3 years of proven experience in leasing, real estate development, or property management, with a track record of successful lease-ups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite and Windows and/or Apple operating systems.
Ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and to bend and stoop throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred but not required.
Experience overseeing lease-up team responsibilities and delivering clear, effective reports.
Energetic, imaginative, and enthusiastic approach, with the ability to articulate a compelling vision and secure leases.
Experience with Entrata and Yardi software.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute go-to-market strategies to promote brand awareness and achieve successful lease-ups for assigned new developments.
Build strategic partnerships with local businesses, academic institutions, and community stakeholders to expand market reach and generate leasing opportunities.
Lead the lease execution process and collaborate with the training team to onboard and train New Development Assistants.
Analyze market trends, pricing strategies, and competitive positioning in collaboration with the revenue optimization team.
Adapt leasing strategies to generate awareness and leads.
Collaborate with training, sales, revenue operations, and strategy teams to support successful lease-ups.
Oversee day-to-day sales functions within temporary leasing spaces.
Hire, train, and manage Temporary Leasing Office and localized sales team staff, ensuring alignment with leasing objectives.
Ensure pre-leasing compliance, including lease execution, financial requirements, and company policies, to meet incentive-program milestone eligibility.
Achieve pre-leasing milestones aligned with company goals and the New Development Non-Discretionary Bonus Agreement.
Travel as needed to support lease-up activities across the portfolio.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by management.
Regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, including bending and stooping as required.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Incentives designed to reward achievements.
Paid flexible PTO.
Paid 14 or more holidays, including the employee's birthday.
Paid parental leave beginning after 90 days.
Paid volunteer time off.
Robust health plan options beginning within at least 30 days of employment.
Monthly phone reimbursement.
Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly meditation app subscription.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services.
Company retirement options including a 401(k) with matching and a Roth account option.