Leasing & Growth Manager, Student Housing

GMH Associates; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

GMH Communities is seeking a Manager of Leasing in Lexington, KY to lead leasing and occupancy, supervise consultants, and ensure exceptional resident relations. The role requires creative, organized leadership and strong sales expertise within student housing.

The position offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. The Leasing Manager reports to the General Manager and ensures compliance with Fair Housing laws while driving occupancy and

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in student housing—Strongly Preferred
• Leasing and sales experience—Required
• Experience leading a high-performing sales team
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Suite, preferred
• Proficient in social media marketing
• Demonstrated ability to secure leases and provide sales leadership and training

Responsibilities

• Leasing Responsibilities: Collect and secure rental payments
• Conduct phone, online, and in person sales with prospective residents and renewals
• Develop, plan, & execute all leasing events & activities
• Develop, plan & execute all resident retention events
• Maintain understanding of the market/competitors by completing market surveys
• Compile and submit weekly reports; Compile and submit market survey
• Lead tours, process and close leases, maintain accurate lease files
• Provide training, instruction, and support to all leasing team members
• Show off our community by prioritizing curb appeal and maintaining accurate and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the property and market
• Marketing Responsibilities: Develop the marketing plan for generating new leases, lease retention, and renewals
• Develop monthly resident events calendar and social media campaigns for resident outreach
• Responsible for social media postings in compliance with marketing guidelines
• Head up the social media representation, presence, and marketing outreach for the property
• Leverage social media platforms to engage with the community: share updates, resident testimonials, and looks at the community

Skills

Leasing experience

Sales leadership

Creative thinking

Detail oriented

Highly organized

Social media marketing

Canva or Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Teams/Zoom/Outlook

Yardi or Entrata

Tools

Yardi

Entrata

Job description

GMH Communities is seeking a Manager of Leasing in Lexington, KY to lead leasing and occupancy, supervise consultants, and ensure exceptional resident relations. The role requires creative, organized leadership and strong sales expertise within student housing.

The position offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. The Leasing Manager reports to the General Manager and ensures compliance with Fair Housing laws while driving occupancy and