Lease Up Leasing Specialist

Pegasus Residential; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Residential in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Lease Up Leasing Specialist to drive occupancy and deliver a positive experience for prospective and current residents. This full-time, on-site role covers greeting and tours, presenting community features, managing the leasing process from inquiry to lease execution, and handling documentation while keeping data accurate.

You will support resident retention, collaborate with the onsite team, and assist with marketing events and outreach to

Qualifications

• Strong resident retention and customer service skills with a focus on building long-term relationships and fostering a positive community experience.
• Experience with lease administration and leases, including preparing, reviewing, and maintaining accurate leasing documentation and records.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage prospects, residents, and team members professionally and clearly.
• Previous leasing or property management experience in a multifamily or residential setting is preferred.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Gainesville, FL, including some evenings and weekends as needed for leasing activities.
• Comfort with property management software, basic computer applications, and digital tools used for leasing and resident communication.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple prospects and tasks simultaneously.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or leasing certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and tour prospective residents.
• Present community features and benefits.
• Manage the full leasing process from initial inquiry through lease execution.
• Handle lease-related documentation and ensure accurate data entry in property management systems.
• Follow up with prospects to secure commitments and support resident retention.
• Collaborate with onsite team members on leasing goals and assist with marketing activities and outreach.

Skills

Resident retention

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

On-site leasing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Property management software

Data entry tools

Job description

Company Description

Pegasus Residential is an NMHC Top 50 Manager overseeing the daily operations of more than 32,000 apartment homes across over 40 metropolitan markets. The company focuses on high-energy sales, exceptional client support, and an ownership mentality that drives strong performance. Pegasus leverages proven sales techniques, passionate team members, and advanced technologies to achieve financial success for its communities. The team has experience across all asset classes, including high-rise and mid-rise projects, and is known for record-setting lease-ups and successful value-add repositioning.

Role Description

The Lease Up Leasing Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Gainesville, FL, focused on driving occupancy and creating a positive experience for prospective and current residents. Daily responsibilities include greeting and touring prospective residents, presenting community features and benefits, and managing the full leasing process from initial inquiry through lease execution. The specialist handles lease-related documentation, ensures accurate data entry in property management systems, and follows up with prospects to secure commitments. The role also involves supporting resident retention efforts, responding to resident questions and concerns, collaborating with onsite team members to achieve leasing goals, and assisting with marketing activities, events, and outreach to promote the community.

Qualifications

• Strong resident retention and customer service skills with a focus on building long-term relationships and fostering a positive community experience.


• Experience with lease administration and leases, including preparing, reviewing, and maintaining accurate leasing documentation and records.


• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage prospects, residents, and team members professionally and clearly.


• Previous leasing or property management experience in a multifamily or residential setting is preferred.


• Ability to work on-site full-time in Gainesville, FL, including some evenings and weekends as needed for leasing activities.


• Comfort with property management software, basic computer applications, and digital tools used for leasing and resident communication.


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple prospects and tasks simultaneously.


• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or leasing certifications are a plus.