Area Leasing Manager

Company: Student Quarters
Community: The Hudson
Reports To: General Manager
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Compensation: $26.00 - $28.00

Summary: Lead the Marketing and Leasing program in accordance with the standards outlined by management. Work closely with The General Manager to set leasing goals, develop strategic plans and execute achieving budgeted occupancy.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On-call
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Role & Responsibilities:

• Maintain an excellent customer service relationship
• Adhere to SQ Standards
• Supervise the Leasing team, ensuring requirements are met as outlined
• Assign Leasing work schedules on a monthly basis
• Supervise the planning, preparation, and implementation of lease up events, renewal parties, property events, and competitions as approved by the General Manager
• Work with the General Manager to assist on-site staff in building relationships with external customers
• Implement and execute marketing efforts including; but, not limited to a marketing calendar. Follow progress, providing support as needed
• Monitor leasing/renewal progress focusing on areas needing additional support/training
• Assist with developing annual Marketing Plans and Marketing Budgets
• Assist with the development and implementation of Resident Programs/Retention Train on-site staff in all areas of leasing/marketing as well as customer service.
• Assist with recruiting and interviewing efforts of all Leasing team members
• Respond to internet leads, answer prospect calls, and conduct property tours following the guidelines outlined in the secret shop forms as well as training materials
• Direct and execute effective follow-up through ownership of the follow-up standard Utilize established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and achieve budgeted occupancy
• Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and competition
• Thoroughly complete market surveys and leasing reports as required on time
• Collect deposits and/or fees associated with move-in/leasing
• Accurately prepare and have a thorough knowledge of all lease-related paperwork Maintain accurate prospect traffic and leasing data, and assist with other computer data entry as necessary
• Inspect units on a quarterly basis as well as prior to move-in