Leasing Manager

Tailwind Group; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 47,110 - 56,532; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Vacation and Sick Time + 12 Paid Holyd

401(k) with company matching

On-the-job training and career develop

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Tailwind Group is seeking a Leasing Manager for Quarters Gainesville, a 251-unit community serving University of Florida students. The role focuses on sales, marketing strategy, and delivering exceptional resident service to maintain high occupancy.

Responsibilities include leading the team, conducting tours, training staff, and coordinating campus marketing initiatives. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and housing or sales experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Progressive experience in student housing or sales/marketing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the property team to achieve a minimum of 95% occupancy each year.
• Utilize effective sales strategies to maximize revenues while keeping concession spend at or below budget.
• Act as lead salesperson by conducting all tours, responding to leasing inquiries, and following up with prospective residents.
• Train and develop Leasing Specialists/Community Assistant to perform duties when on-site presence is limited.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service during encounters with residents, prospects, vendors, officials, and community members.
• Participate in marketing efforts on campus and in the community, and support events.
• Be an expert on current market conditions, trends, and local competitors.
• Manage administrative, inventory and reporting tasks within the department.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Property management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing/Business Admin

Tools

Entrata

Job description

Tailwind Group is a top twenty owner and manager of off-campus student housing and brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry. We are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace culture that is second to none. We strive to fight for the highest possible good of the people that matter most, including our team members! Attracting and retaining the most talented and passionate individuals in our industry is an ongoing objective at Tailwind Group. We would love for you to join our team!

Job Type

Full-time

The Position:

The Leasing Manager is primarily responsible for coordinating the sales and marketing strategy of the leasing department to ensure maximum occupancy of the community. A successful Leasing Manager will provide high quality customer service to our residents, focus on the management and implementation of the leasing processes and systems, and understand this role is critical to the reputation of the property.

The Property:

Quarters Gainesville is a unique housing community consisting of 251 units and 920 beds, designed with University of Florida students in mind.

This is a full-time position working a standard schedule, Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Nights or weekends may be required from time to time dependent on business needs.

The compensation range for this position is $47,110.00 - $56,532.00 per hour plus bonus potential. This range is determined by current market data based on the position requirements and complexities. Final offers of employment will be based on multiple factors including candidate education, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for employees and their families
• Vacation and Sick Time + 12 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company matching
• On-the-job training and career development
• Paid Parental Leave

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead the property team to achieve a minimum of 95% occupancy each year.
• Utilize effective sales strategies to maximize revenues while keeping concession spend at or below budget.
• Act as lead salesperson by conducting all tours, responding to leasing inquiries, and completing follow-up with the prospective residents.
• Train and develop the Leasing Specialists and/or Community Assistant to perform all above responsibilities when the Leasing Manager is unable to be onsite.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service during each encounter with residents, prospects, vendors, officials, and community members.
• Participate and assist with the execution and development of marketing efforts on campus and in the community, customer appreciation events, and other special events.
• Be an expert on current market conditions, trends, and local competitors.
• Manage all administrative, inventory and reporting related tasks within the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field, and/or one or more years of progressive experience in student housing.
• Relevant property management, student housing, or sales/marketing experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Possess strong administrative, organization and communication skills.
• Be a self-motivated individual and excel at working in a team environment.
• Understand basic standards of property management including Fair Housing laws, Tenant/Landlord rights, and general real estate principles.
• Experience with Entrata software is preferred.

To learn more about our core values, mission, and vision, check out: http://thetailwindgroup.com/.

A complete list of responsibilities and duties can be provided during the interview process.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship at this time. Tailwind Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.