Leasing Manager

Waterton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401K + match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Waterton in Chicago, IL is seeking a Leasing Manager to oversee and motivate a team of leasing professionals. You will lead all processes for selling and renewing residential leases, focusing on generating qualified prospects, touring the property, following up, and preparing lease packages.

You will meet occupancy goals by guiding the leasing team, conducting tours, closing sales, managing renewal processes, and ensuring lease paperwork is complete and compliant, while developing marketing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year leasing experience and 2+ years in sales/marketing.
• Illinois Leasing Agent license required within 120 days of hire; if not held, must be obtained within 120 days to remain eligible.

Responsibilities

• Meet occupancy goals by leading the leasing team.
• Generate interest, answer questions, tour prospects, and close sales.
• Oversee lease renewals and documentation; protect resident information.
• Ensure offices, models, vacants and common areas meet readiness standards.
• Maintain knowledge of local market and assist marketing plans to increase visibility.
• Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective residents.

Skills

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Leadership motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois Leasing Agent license

Job description

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Leasing Manager

Locations

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Chicago, IL 60601, USA

• On-site
• R Leasing Agents
• Full-Time

Description

Job Summary

As a Waterton Leasing Manager, you will oversee and motivate a team of leasing professionals. You will lead all processes associated with selling and renewing residential apartment leases with a focus on generating qualified prospective residents, touring the property, following up with prospective residents, and preparing lease packages.

Your Impact and Job Responsibilities

• Meet occupancy goals for the community by motivating, engaging, and inspiring the leasing team to exceed expectations for the property.
• Generate interest in the community by effectively answering questions, conducting tours, following up with prospective residents, and executing sales closing techniques successfully.
• Oversee the lease renewal program and documentation process. Ensure all lease paperwork and resident information is properly documented and protected.
• Ensure leasing office, models, vacant units and common areas meet readiness standards. Report deficiencies to the Community Manager.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of local market and conditions, and assist in developing marketing plans that incorporate advertising, internet, outreach marketing and referrals to increase visibility of the community.
• Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective residents. Engage current residents through ongoing programs and events designed to increase satisfaction and minimize turnover.

What You’ll Bring- Desired Skills and Experience

• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced work environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one-year of experience in leasing and two-years of experience in sales or marketing
• Illinois Leasing Agent license required within 120 days of hire. If applicant does not have a valid Leasing Agent or Broker license, one must be successfully obtained within 120 days of hireto remain eligible for employment.

At Waterton, we recognize that compensation and benefits are important not only to our associates but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of benefits including:

• Competitive hourly compensation, leasing bonuses, and incentive program participation
• Full suite of benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and even pet insurance
• 401K + match
• Generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and paid holidays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A commitment to life-long learning through learning plans that include internal and external trainings, as well as consideration for tuition reimbursement
• Commitment to job and career advancement

Typical Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000,000 per year, plus bonus program participation

This pay range is base pay only and does not include any additional compensation or bonuses that this position may be eligible for. The pay range is approximate and the actual pay may vary depending on related work experience, certifications, education, and other job related factors.

About Waterton

Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and property management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved and grew, one thing has remained constant - the drive to achieve results by exceeding expectations. For over 25 years Waterton remains passionateaboutdelivering an incredible Resident Experience, which we believe is made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value performance that delivers experiences that exceed expectations, coupled with an unwavering commitment to Investor, Guest, and Resident service excellence. Overall we are a collection of people who strive daily to "find the good and leave it better".

Waterton welcomes all.

Waterton is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Waterton will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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