Leasing Manager - Canada

PeakMade Real Estate; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Kingston, Eastern Ontario is seeking a Leasing Manager to drive leasing and marketing efforts. As a leader, you will manage staff, organize events, and ensure exceptional customer service while achieving occupancy goals. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of student housing leasing experience and is proficient with technology and communication.

Benefits

$1,000CAD Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leasing experience with student housing is an asset.
• Previous leadership experience is considered an asset.
• Regular onsite presence is essential.
• Strong communication skills to foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Drive the property’s leasing and marketing efforts.
• Hire, lead, and develop leasing staff.
• Supervise lease up events and community programs.
• Provide excellent customer service and property tours.
• Assist with move-in and move-out events.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Leadership

Technological proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Canva

Job description

Description

• $1,000CAD Sign-On Bonus**

The Leasing Manager is an onsite leader who will be responsible for driving the property’s leasing and marketing efforts. This invaluable role will collaborate with the General Manager to ensure the property’s events and campaigns are targeted, creative, aligned with the PeakMade Canada brand and executed appropriately. You will work closely with your team to achieve established revenue, occupancy, resident, and retention goals. You will be responsible for managing leasing staff, organizing training, certain administrative duties and serving as a property leader as it relates to leasing & marketing.

Who You Are

• A Moment Maker. You take everyday experiences and make them exceptional for your customers. You can build rapport and make authentic, genuine connections. You treat your team and residents with respect.
• Creative. You think outside of the box and can initiate and implement unique marketing strategies that positively impact your community.
• Flexible. You are able to adapt and manage through a fast paced, constantly changing environment.
• A Leader. You have the ability to lead by example, own your role and demonstrate the Peak mindsets in every situation you come across.
• Technologically Proficient. You are highly proficient with social media platforms and can navigate through Microsoft Office and property management software with ease.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leasing and Operations

• Hire, lead and develop full time and part time leasing staff; Assisting in the recruiting, interviewing, onboarding and development process.
• Provide excellent customer service and serve as an example to the team as a representative of Peak and your property.
• Supervise the planning, preparation, and implementation of lease up events, renewal parties, property events, competitions, and Resident Programs.
• Give informative property tours to potential prospects onsite and create value add by anticipating needs and addressing concerns the customer has not even thought of yet.
• Lease and renew beds/apartments via in person, on the phone or online.
• Assist with all move-out and move-in events as well as collect deposits and/or fees associated with move-in (as necessary)

Digital Execution

• Regularly using the following apps – Instagram, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Lightroom, VSCO, Canva and other creative apps.
• Keep an up-to-date and fresh look on all property social media platforms.
• Utilize Canva to create and generate visually appealing flyers, social graphics, and videos to promote the lifestyle at your property.
• Conduct online reputation management through applicable platforms.

Sales And Marketing

• Assist with the development and execution of annual marketing plans within budget.
• Utilize knowledge of trending marketing techniques and think outside of the box to impact sales and leasing efforts, specifically related to college students.
• Utilize the established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and achieve budgeted occupancy.
• Maintain accurate and current prospect traffic and leasing data.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Regular onsite presence is an essential function of this position and working full-time in office is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of leasing off campus student housing apartments considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a leadership role considered an asset.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and various social media platforms required.
• Communication skills that foster an environment of connection and belonging, teamwork and productivity.
• A passion for helping college students find their next home.

Requirements

A Police Criminal Record Check will be required as part of the pre-employment process.

Working Environment

Physical Effort

Long periods of sitting. Lifting up to 14 kg.

Physical Environment

Office

Sensory Attention

Extended periods of exposure to light from computer screen.

Mental Stress

Time sensitive responsibilities, requiring prioritization and time management. Interaction with internal and external stakeholders responding to issues and solving problems.

Disclaimer

The information written in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed on this job description.