Leasing Manager
Required skills
- leasing
- sales
- student housing
- multifamily
- Entrata
- market trends
- competitor analysis
- team leadership
- resident concerns
- marketing initiatives
Nice to have
- OneSite
- RealPage
- Microsoft Excel
- licenses
- certifications
Role summary
Coastal Ridge is seeking a Leasing Manager for INTRO Columbus, a student living property near The Ohio State University. This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Property Manager and is responsible for leading leasing efforts, managing administrative functions, and mentoring the leasing team. The Leasing Manager will drive the leasing process, manage leads in Entrata, conduct tours, close sales, guide prospects through applications, and monitor resident renewals. They will also maintain property appeal, achieve leasing goals, analyze market trends, and assist with reporting. A high school diploma is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Prior leasing and sales experience in multifamily or student housing is essential, along with familiarity with property management software like Entrata.
- Participate in and drive all aspects of the leasing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness:
- Enter and manage leads in Entrata, ensuring timely follow-ups.
- Welcome and engage prospects, providing tours that highlight the property's key features.
- Effectively close the sale by addressing objections, highlighting benefits, and confidently guiding prospects through the leasing decision.
- Guide prospects through the application and lease process, ensuring proper execution of leases and adherence to screening procedures.
- Monitor and participate in resident renewal efforts.
- Maintain clubhouse, model units, and tour routes to exceptional standards of cleanliness and appeal.
- Achieve both individual and team leasing goals, proactively identifying opportunities and addressing challenges in collaboration with the Property Manager.
- Stay informed of market trends and competitors by shopping the competition and keeping detailed records of market offerings.
- Cultivate a deep understanding of the property’s selling points, common objections, leasing trends, traffic patterns, and unit availability to position it effectively in the market.
- Mentor and support the leasing team by setting clear expectations, offering guidance, and providing resources to achieve success.
- Foster superior service by addressing escalated resident concerns with professionalism and care.
- Coordinate and participate in marketing initiatives and resident events to attract prospects and retain residents.
- Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports, contributing to the property’s overall performance and success.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Willingness to obtain all licenses and/or certifications required by State or Local jurisdictions including but not limited to PA, IL, NJ and IA.
- Proven leasing and sales experience; experience in multifamily or student housing preferred.
- Familiarity with property management software such as Entrata, OneSite, or RealPage preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and filtering, is a plus.
- Ability to participate in emergency duties as needed.
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