Leasing Manager

Lancaster Campus; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Campus Apartments in Baton Rouge is seeking an enthusiastic Leasing Manager to drive on-site leasing, marketing and outreach efforts. You will lead tours, handle inquiries, and implement renewal programs with a focus on maximizing occupancy and maintaining financial stability.

The role requires strong customer service, communication, and admin skills, plus proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook and familiarity with Entrata.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Computer skills and math ability.
• Accurate typing and record keeping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Entrata is preferred.
• Ability to follow through with all necessary paperwork and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally while operating in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Market and lease units to maximize occupancy.
• Serve as first contact for leasing inquiries; schedule appointments; lead tours.
• Develop proactive marketing initiatives and renewal programs.
• Reach and maintain maximum occupancy at market rates for fiscal stability.
• Review market surveys to stay informed of local markets.
• Walk model units daily to ensure readiness for presentation.
• Record traffic and activity daily.
• Follow up on by-phone completion of work orders weekly.
• Notify prospects of application acceptance or rejection within 24 hours.
• Assist with hiring and training new leasing personnel.
• Answer telephones as needed.
• General administrative duties such as filing and typing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Typing

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Entrata knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Enthusiastic, outgoing leasing and sales professional wanted!

The Campus team is filled with passionate and enthusiastic people! Since 1958, we have been singularly focused on providing superb housing for college students across the country and our team is the reason for our success and for our ability to grow over the long-term.

If you're someone who loves to have FUN at work, loves to work hard, thinks outside the box, then we've got a place for you on our team! Campus Apartments offers growth opportunities, diversity, stability, job training and a fun-loving family of people! Consider joining our team and changing the way you think about work!

Responsibilities

The Leasing Manager reports to the General Manager. This position is responsible for managing all leasing, on-site marketing and out-reach marketing initiatives to increase and maintain maximum occupancy of the property.

• Market and lease units in an effort to ensure maximum occupancy
• Serve as first point of contact for all leasing inquires; includes scheduling sales appointments, converting prospects into residents, and leading tours
• Develop and implement proactive marketing initiatives and efficient renewal programs
• Reach and maintain maximum occupancy of units at their maximum rates in an effort to ensure the property’s fiscal stability
• Complete and review market surveys to maintain current knowledge of local markets
• Walk model or market units daily to confirm readiness for presentation
• Record all traffic and activity daily
• Apply the Company's guest card and follow-up programs in a prompt and consistent manner
• Notify prospects of application acceptance or rejection within 24 hours of determination
• Receive and record resident service requests ensuring full and accurate information is taken, and post completed service requests
• Follow up by phone on completed work orders taken each week
• Assist with hiring and training new leasing personnel
• Answer telephones as needed
• General administrative duties such as filing and typing

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
• Computer skills and math ability
• Accurate typing and record keeping
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of Entrata is preferred
• Ability to follow through with all necessary paperwork and ensure all deadlines are met
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally while operating in a fast paced environment