Leasing Manager

Campus Living Centres; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Campus Living Centres is seeking a Leasing Manager to oversee sales and marketing efforts for their property in St. Catharines. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record in sales and a minimum of 2 years of industry experience. This role involves managing tenant applications, ensuring optimal occupancy, and leading marketing initiatives to attract potential tenants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years industry experience or equivalent sales experience.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to make on-the-spot decisions.
• Preparedness to meet obligations including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales & marketing of the property to ensure optimal occupancy.
• Manage tenant applications and maintain operational revenues.
• Coach and train staff on sales processes and leasing initiatives.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Customer Service

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Recognized College Diploma or University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

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The Leasing Manager will be primarily responsible for the sales & marketing of the property, and to ensure optimal occupancy at all times. The Leasing Manager will process files/leases, manage the property, update and process tenant applications, answering questions for tenants, and other duties as assigned. The Leasing Manager must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrate leadership. The Leasing Manager must have strong sales abilities, the ability to organize marketing efforts, and establish priorities consistent with company objectives.

2. Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Finance

• Maintain and control operational revenues and expenses related to leasing
• Ensure that all collection and control procedures are followed relating to accounts receivable
• Ensure monthly and other requested reporting is completed accurately and on time

Sales and Marketing

• Oversee Sales & Marketing initiatives as it relates to the property
• Assess and develop target markets
• Provide direction for direct marketing initiatives for maximizing tenant occupancy
• Ensure the Property Marketing Plan and vision is up to date and fits with your current market area
• Creation and implementation of internal sales promotions for maximizing tenant occupancy
• Manage, maintain, and ensure success of all social media platforms hitting minimum posts and activity levels on a weekly/monthly basis

Human Resources

• Coach and train all staff members on sales process, and leasing initiatives
• Ensure legislated policies are followed, including Health & Safety
• Ensures that that the safety, well being, and concerns of all tenants are being met in a respectful and efficient manner
• Ensures that all required tenant documentation is received
• Responsible for the overall esthetic condition of the property (both interior and exterior) ensuring that snow removal and landscaping is being properly carried out
• Ensures that the property departments are well organized
• Understands their legal standings in all situations
• Ensures that all information requests and documents are dealt with immediately
• Any other duty as assigned by a Supervisor, Director or Executive Committee member
• Adapt to new ideas and emerging situations
• Ability to deal with high stress situations
• Creative problem solving
• Strong understanding of the residential and condominium markets
• Strong foundation in leasing and lease negotiations
• Knowledgeable on the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA)

Health & Safety

• Outline all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for all tasks taking place at the property
• Ensure the Personal Protective Equipment required for all subordinates’ job is readily available, in good working condition, and ensure usage is recorded
• Conduct observer reports to ensure online training is completed by subordinates in a timely manner, and verify in-person records are documented and retained
• Ensure hazard identification, labelling, and any additional chemical safety resources and documents are up-to-date and available for all workers

3. Qualifications

Education:Recognized College Diploma or University Degree

Skills/Abilities:

• Have a proven track record in sales
• Possess the ability to use the sales process in a variety of situations and through a diverse set of mediums including social media
• Strong organizational, communications, and customer service skills, both verbal & written.
• Be computer literate with experience in Microsoft applications.
• Preparedness to meet the obligations of this position, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to make on the spot decisions, and provide high levels of service to all residents.

Experience Required:Minimum of 2 years industry experience or equivalent sales experience