Leasing Agent - Student Housing

Tarantino Properties, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical and Rx

Paid Time Off

Retirement and 401k

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Tarantino Properties, Inc. is seeking an experienced Leasing Agent for its Student Housing community in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes property tours, lead generation, and on-site marketing to sustain occupancy and deliver exceptional resident experiences.

Ideal candidates have a background in leasing or customer service, are comfortable with video marketing, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Prior leasing, sales, customer service, hospitality, student housing, or multifamily experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with prospective residents and parents.
• Comfortable giving property tours and closing leases despite objections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property tours for prospective residents and visitors.
• Utilize promotional items and technology to engage prospects and generate revenue.
• Build relationships to ensure satisfaction and finalize leases and renewals.
• Generate leads through phone and email follow-ups.

Skills

Communication

CRM management

Customer service

Social media proficiency

Multitasking & organization

Video presence in marketing

Tools

Entrata (property mgmt software)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Gateway on Cullen is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Leasing Agent for our Student Housing community located in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct property tours to future residents and visitors
• Use and create promotional items and technology to communicate with potential prospects and generate revenue
• Build relationships with prospective and future residents to ensure satisfaction and finalize decisions to lease and/or renew
• Generate leads by conducting effective follow up on the phone & through email
• Provide exceptional and consistent customer service to our residents & prospects
• Develop marketing plans with the goal to sustain occupancy as well as staying informed about the current market

Requirements

• Previous leasing, sales, customer service, hospitality, student housing, or multifamily experience preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect with prospective residents and parents
• Comfortable conducting property tours and confidently overcoming objections to close leases
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing leads, follow-up activity, and maintaining accurate CRM/property management records
• Strong understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook with the ability to create engaging content and support leasing campaigns
• Comfortable appearing in videos and participating in on-site marketing initiatives and resident events
• Ability to analyze traffic, leasing activity, and conversion opportunities to improve results
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Comfortable working weekends and flexible hours during peak leasing periods
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn property management software (Entrata experience preferred)
• Ability to maintain a positive resident and prospect experience while handling questions and concerns professionally
• Reliable transportation and ability to support outreach, campus engagement, and local marketing efforts as needed

Additional Details Provided:

• Preferred traits (student housing specific)
• Competitive mindset with a focus on occupancy goals
• Energetic and comfortable engaging with students daily
• Strong social media presence and awareness of current trends
• Event planning and grassroots marketing experience preferred
• Ability to move quickly while maintaining resident experience and brand standards

Our Perks & Benefits:

Taking care of our clients and residents starts with taking care of our team. Tarantino is committed to each team member's health, wealth, and overall well-being. We deeply value the contributions of our employees and offer various benefits to ensure that our extraordinary team is taken care of.

• Competitive Pay
• Medical and Rx
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement and 401k
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Vision
• Dental