Corporate Leasing Manager

Description

Tailwind Group capitalizes on real estate opportunities in acquisition, development, and management. Our team is uniquely qualified to provide full-scope expertise, ensuring lasting and sustainable environments. We are committed to creating and supporting a workplace culture that is versatile, innovative, and the best in our market. We strive for every team member to operate by our five core values—in doing so, they are affecting a positive change in their respective communities. Attracting and retaining the most talented and passionate individuals in our industry is an everyday objective at Tailwind Group. We would love for you to join our team! 

Due to company growth, we are adding a Corporate Leasing Manager to our team!  The Corporate Leasing Manager will provide sales and leasing oversight of Tailwind Group’s student housing portfolio. This individual will help drive and execute the company sales strategies, which includes: evaluating market trends, assisting all properties in their preparation for the upcoming leasing season, providing ongoing and relevant sales and leasing training, keeping up to date with industry trends, and regularly meeting with on-site teams to ensure budgeted occupancy and revenues are being achieved. A successful Corporate Leasing Manager will be innovative and known in the industry for their unique sales approach, take pride in our student housing portfolio, and understand that this role is critical to the reputation of Tailwind Group.

This is a full-time position working a standard schedule, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position requires moderate travel - 50-75% during peak seasons. 

The compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 plus bonus potential. This range is determined by current market data based on the position requirements and complexities. Final offers of employment will be based on multiple factors including candidate education, skills, experience, and location. 

This is a remote position that must be fulfilled in a state where Tailwind Group currently operates. Only candidates who reside in one of the following states will be considered: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, or Texas.  

Benefits & Perks

We strive to provide our employees with the most competitive benefits package in the industry. A few of those benefits and perks include: 

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for employees and their families 
• 17 Days of PTO in your first full year + 9 Paid Holidays 
• 401(k) with company matching 
• On-the-job training and career development 
• Paid Parental Leave 

Responsibilities & Duties

• Model and cascade Tailwind Group’s five core values: Entrepreneurial, Versatile, Responsive, Innovative, and Integrity. 
• Evaluate market trends and consult with the Marketing Department to adjust strategies as needed. 
• Coordinate and execute sales strategies to maximize occupancy and effective rent rates of the portfolio. 
• Conduct regular sales and leasing training and share relevant industry information (articles, videos, etc.) with all on-site teams. 
• Ensure company standards for follow-up, reporting, auditing, and other KPIs are being followed as required. 
• Coordinate with Regional Property Managers during the leasing season planning in which rental rates, marketing budgets, incentive schedules, and leasing benchmarks are being set. 
• Assist with implementation of pre-leasing plans and renewal campaigns. 
• Work with the Marketing Department to ensure all sites are following our digital marketing standards and protocol. 
• Prepare weekly leasing reports and give pricing recommendations as needed. 
• If a property is put on Watch List or Red Flag Mechanisms are triggered, immediately travel to the property and determine what the issues are; once diagnosed: develop and implement a plan to rectify the issues immediately. 
• Provide coaching and feedback for all leasing staff, ensuring that their job expectations are known and followed. 
• Coordinate with Regional Property Managers in setting performance goals and bonus schedules for leasing staff. 
• Travel and perform leasing duties for any property that is short-staffed. 
• Travel and perform due diligence on leasing and market metrics on potential new acquisitions or developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field, and or three or more years of progressive experience in student housing. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated