Leasing Manager

PeakMade Real Estate; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate is seeking a Leasing Manager to spearhead leasing and marketing initiatives. This dynamic role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to create memorable experiences for residents, driving occupancy rates, and executing innovative marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating leadership and a passion for helping students find their next home. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity, teamwork, and personal growth, while enjoying a range of perks including commission opportunities and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Monthly, quarterly, and annual commission

Housing discount

Mentorship program

Paid Parental Leave

15 Days of PTO + 2 Wellbeing Days

401(k) Match

Wellness initiatives

Leadership training opportunities

Additional rewards and recognition

10 Year Peakiversary Trip

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leasing experience in off-campus student housing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive property leasing and marketing efforts with a focus on community engagement.
• Lead and develop leasing staff while ensuring excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Creative Marketing Strategies

Leadership

Communication Skills

Technological Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Instagram

Facebook

Canva

Lightroom

VSCO

Reputation.com

JTurner

Modern Message

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Hill - Rochester, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $24.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Category: Sales

Description

Summary:

The Leasing Manager is an onsite leader who will be responsible for driving the property’s leasing and marketing efforts. This invaluable role will collaborate with the property manager to ensure the community’s events and campaigns are targeted, creative, and aligned with the PeakMade brand and executed appropriately. You will work closely with your team to achieve established revenue, occupancy, resident, and retention goals.

Who You Are:

• A Moment Maker: You take everyday experiences and make them exceptional for your customers. You can build rapport and make authentic, genuine connections. You treat your team, residents, and communities with respect.
• Creative: You think outside of the box and can initiate and implement unique marketing strategies that positively impact your community.
• Flexible: You are able to adapt and manage through a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• A Leader: You have the ability to lead by example, own your role and demonstrate the Peak mindsets in every situation you come across.
• Technologically Proficient: You are highly proficient with social media platforms and can navigate through Microsoft Office and property management software with ease.

What You’ll Do:

Leasing and Operations:

• Hire, lead and develop full-time and part-time leasing staff; assisting in the recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and development process.
• Provide excellent customer service and serve as an example to the team as a representative of Peak and your community.
• Supervise the planning, preparation, and implementation of lease-up events, renewal parties, property events, competitions, and Resident Programs.
• Give informative property tours to potential prospects onsite and create value add by anticipating needs and addressing concerns the customer has not even thought of yet.
• Lease and renew beds/apartments via in person, on the phone or online.
• Assist with all move-out and move-in events as well as collect deposits and/or fees associated with move-in (as necessary).

Digital Execution:

• Regularly using the following apps – Instagram, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Lightroom, VSCO, Canva and other creative apps.
• Keep an up-to-date and fresh look on all property social media platforms.
• Utilize Canva to create and generate visually appealing flyers, social graphics, and videos to promote the lifestyle at your PeakMade community.
• Online reputation management through platforms such as Reputation.com and JTurner and Modern Message.

Sales and Marketing:

• Assist with the development and execution of annual marketing plans within budget.
• Utilize knowledge of trending marketing techniques and think outside of the box to impact sales and leasing efforts, specifically related to college students.
• Utilize the established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and achieve the budgeted occupancy.
• Maintain accurate and current prospect traffic and leasing data.

What You’ll Need:

• 2+ years of leasing off campus student housing apartments.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Some weekend and evening availability preferred.
• Communication skills that foster an environment of connection and belonging, teamwork, and productivity.
• A passion for helping college students find their next home.

What You’ll Get (Peak Perks):

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual commission and other bonuses available.
• Housing discount may be available (varies by property, ask for more details).
• Mentorship program available.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 15 Days of PTO + 2 additional “Wellbeing Days”.
• 401(k) Match.
• Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and virtual yoga classes through Peak’s LiveWell program.
• Commitment to leadership training and growth opportunities.
• Additional rewards and recognition.
• 10 Year “Peakiversary” Trip.

Who We Are:

PeakMade Real Estate is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in the management and development of off-campus student housing, multi-family and build to rent communities across the US. Our working environment is fun, collaborative, forward-thinking and purposeful.

PeakMade Real Estate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Our Mindsets:

• People Matter Most.
• Do the Right Thing.
• Create Moments.
• Own It.
• Evolve.

PeakMade’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

People Matter Most — and we mean all people. At PeakMade Real Estate, the goal of collaborating to promote diversity and inclusion is at our core. We believe our differences should be celebrated and our experiences should be shared. We believe in creating a culture powered by the acceptance of others and promoting the involvement of everyone. We also believe in owning our responsibility to learn more about the differences that make us stronger, engaging and advocating for marginalized groups of people, and developing mutual respect for each other.