0525 - Senior Leasing Manager

Crafted Staff; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafted Staff in Connecticut/Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Leasing Manager to oversee leasing operations and drive occupancy across multifamily properties. The role requires 10+ years of experience and strong leadership to guide leasing teams and implement effective strategies.

Travel between CT and MA will be required to manage multiple properties, ensure compliance with Fair Housing, and maximize occupancy and gross potential rent through market-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of multifamily leasing or property management experience.
• Strong sales and marketing skills with leadership ability.
• Familiarity with HUD, Section 8, and LIHTC compliance.
• Excellent communication, client relations, and team coaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leasing strategies to maximize occupancy.
• Conduct property tours and build relationships with prospective residents.
• Lead, train, and coach leasing agents to achieve performance targets.
• Oversee lease applications, renewals, move-ins, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws and applicable regulations.
• Monitor market trends and adjust pricing/positioning for revenue growth.
• Collaborate with Marketing Director to improve lead generation and conversion.

Skills

Leasing strategy

Team leadership

Sales & marketing

Customer relations

Market knowledge

Tools

OneSite

Yardi

Rent Café

Job description

Senior Leasing ManagerLocation: Connecticut , Meridan
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday | Travel Between CT & MA as Needed
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Industry: Multifamily Property Management

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Leasing Manager to oversee leasing operations and drive occupancy, revenue growth, and leasing performance across multifamily properties in Connecticut and Massachusetts.This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned leasing professional who combines strong sales and marketing skills with hands-on leadership, market knowledge, and a deep understanding of multifamily leasing and compliance. The successful candidate will lead and develop leasing teams, implement effective leasing strategies, and ensure properties are positioned to maximize occupancy and gross potential rent.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective leasing strategies to achieve and maintain maximum occupancy.
• Utilize consultative sales techniques to maximize revenue and leasing performance.
• Conduct engaging property tours and build strong relationships with prospective residents.
• Lead, train, coach, and support leasing agents to achieve performance excellence.
• Conduct market comparable studies and analyze competitive properties to ensure optimal pricing and positioning.
• Partner with the Marketing Director to maximize property visibility and improve lead generation and conversion.
• Oversee lease applications, renewals, move-ins, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws, property standards, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Stay current on industry regulations, leasing trends, and property management best practices.
• Handle essential administrative responsibilities supporting day-to-day leasing operations.
• Maintain accurate lease agreements and resident documentation using property management platforms including OneSite, Yardi, and Rent Café.
• Monitor leasing activity and identify opportunities to improve traffic, conversion, occupancy, and revenue.
• Travel between properties in Connecticut and Massachusetts as business needs require.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in multifamily leasing or property management.
• Proven success developing and executing leasing strategies in the multifamily housing industry.
• Strong understanding of lease agreements, legal requirements, Fair Housing, and compliance standards.
• Experience with HUD, Section 8, and LIHTC leasing requirements and compliance is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in multifamily marketing, sales, resident relations, and lead conversion.
• Proficiency with property management software such as OneSite, Yardi, and Rent Café.
• Previous experience leading, training, and developing leasing professionals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple properties or competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, sales, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently while providing effective leadership and accountability to a team.
• Must be comfortable traveling between Connecticut and Massachusetts as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a proven multifamily leasing professional and team leader who understands that successful leasing requires more than filling vacancies. You should be comfortable analyzing the market, coaching a team, engaging prospective residents, partnering with marketing, and making strategic decisions that improve both occupancy and revenue.