Leasing Manager

BG Staffing, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Performance bonuses and leasing comps

Paid sick time

Paid company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

BG Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Student Housing Leasing Manager to lead leasing, marketing, resident retention, and occupancy for a student housing community in Columbia, SC.

The role partners with the Community Manager to set goals, implement marketing strategies, coach the onsite team, and deliver an exceptional resident experience. The ideal candidate brings student housing PM experience, strong sales and leadership skills, and a proven track record of increasing traffic, leases,

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of student housing property management experience.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or management experience required.
• Strong leasing, sales, marketing, and customer service experience.
• Knowledge of student housing leasing cycles, preleasing, renewals, and retention.
• Working knowledge of Fair Housing laws and OSHA requirements.
• Experience with property management or leasing software.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite and participate in leasing events as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily leasing activities including tours, follow-ups, applications, lease execution, and move-in coordination.
• Set leasing goals and hold the leasing team accountable for performance.
• Actively show and lease apartments to prospective residents.
• Track leads, traffic, applications, leases, renewals, and occupancy.
• Ensure timely prospect follow-up and strong closing techniques.
• Audit lease files for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Maintain accurate leasing reports and property management records.
• Develop resident retention and renewal strategies.
• Respond to resident concerns while supporting satisfaction and retention.
• Maintain an active onsite presence.

Conocimientos

One year of housing PM experience

Supervisory/leadership experience

Leasing, sales, and customer service

Knowledge of leasing cycles, pre-leas,

Fair Housing laws knowledge

PM software experience

Strong communication and organization

Onsite work ability

Multi-priority management

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Property management software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Student Housing Leasing Manager to lead leasing, marketing, resident retention, and occupancy efforts for a student housing community in Columbia, SC.

The Leasing Manager will partner closely with the Community Manager to establish leasing goals, execute creative marketing strategies, coach the onsite leasing team, and deliver an exceptional resident experience. The ideal candidate has previous student housing property management experience, strong sales and leadership skills, and a proven ability to increase traffic, leases, renewals, and occupancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily leasing activities, including tours, follow-up, applications, lease execution, and move-in coordination
• Establish leasing goals and hold the leasing team accountable for performance
• Actively show and lease apartments to prospective residents
• Track leads, traffic, applications, leases, renewals, and occupancy
• Ensure timely prospect follow-up and strong closing techniques
• Audit lease files for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
• Maintain accurate leasing reports and property management records
• Develop resident retention and renewal strategies
• Respond to resident concerns while supporting satisfaction and retention
• Maintain an active and consistent onsite presence

Student Housing Marketing

• Develop and execute student housing marketing and outreach campaigns
• Assist with annual marketing plans, leasing budgets, and occupancy strategies
• Plan resident events, leasing events, promotions, and campus outreach initiatives
• Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, and campus resources
• Monitor market conditions, rental rates, concessions, and competitor activity
• Complete weekly market surveys and recommend pricing or marketing adjustments
• Use digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, and grassroots outreach to increase traffic
• Support preleasing, renewal, and lease-up goals

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, coach, and motivate the onsite leasing team
• Support the hiring and onboarding of leasing professionals
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and sales coaching
• Promote teamwork, accountability, urgency, and exceptional customer service
• Ensure team members follow leasing procedures, Fair Housing requirements, and company policies
• Conduct regular leasing meetings and communicate performance expectations

Property Operations and Resident Relations

• Maintain high standards of customer service and resident satisfaction
• Conduct routine property, model, and amenity inspections
• Monitor maintenance requests and service completion
• Assist with move-ins, move-outs, unit readiness, and resident communication
• Support vendor coordination and general property operations
• Help maintain a welcoming, professional, and tour-ready community

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least one year of student housing property management experience
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or management experience required
• Strong leasing, sales, marketing, and customer service experience
• Knowledge of student housing leasing cycles, preleasing, renewals, and resident retention
• Working knowledge of Fair Housing laws and OSHA requirements
• Experience with property management or leasing software
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work onsite and participate in leasing events as needed
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay of $26–$32 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance bonuses and leasing commissions, where applicable
• Paid sick time
• Paid company holidays
• Professional development and career‑growth opportunities

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BG Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment to all qualified people, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. BG Staffing uses artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated decision‑support tools to assist in the recruiting and hiring process. See -notice for more details.

Company Description

Thirty years is a long time to be doing anything — long enough to know exactly what we're good at. At BG Staffing, that's people. We're the largest staffing firm in the country dedicated entirely to property management, which means when you work with us, you're not just another resume in a pile. You're the reason we exist.

Here's how it works: we match your skills and goals to real opportunities with multifamily and commercial real estate clients across 47 states, whether you're leasing apartments, keeping the grounds looking sharp, or making sure the maintenance calls never pile up. We know this industry inside and out, and we use that expertise (plus a little AI‑powered magic) to get you placed fast, not lost in a queue.

But speed isn't the whole story. Our recruiters actually show up — checking in, cheering you on, and having your back when you need support. We believe your work is the human amenity that keeps communities running, and we treat it that way. Temp, temp‑to‑hire, or permanent, we'll help you find the fit that moves your career forward.

That's the difference between a staffing agency and a team that's actually got your back. We're proud to be the team behind the team!