Leasing Manager

The Franklin Johnston Group; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Care

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Paid Community Service

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Franklin Group in Landover, MD is seeking a Leasing Manager to lead leasing consultants and develop leasing plans to attract new residents and retain current ones. You will supervise staff, ensure occupancy goals are met, and coordinate with the Community Manager to implement effective retention strategies.

Responsibilities include approving leases, managing renewals, scheduling and reporting, and maintaining accurate leasing data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong coaching and training skills are required.
• Strong lease closing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs to ensure occupancy goals are met or exceeded.
• Review and approve all new leases and renewals.
• Review leasing consultant commissions and report to the property manager.
• Provide leasing and renewal information for monthly property reports.
• Ensure all leasing data is entered into operation systems.
• Maintain the property’s leasing and renewal goal board.
• Inspect models and office areas for cleanliness and appeal.
• Develop monthly staff work schedules for business hours.
• Plan and implement leasing promotions.
• Monitor concessions and specials to meet objectives.
• Know company leasing policies and property community rules.
• Assist Community Manager with resident retention programs.
• Report any unusual circumstances to the Community Manager.
• Assist with collections as directed by the Community Manager.

Skills

Leasing

Management

Coaching

Sales skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Franklin Group is fundamentally built on our people. We recognize talent as our most precious resource, and we’ve strategically focused on three core priorities: identifying and recruiting exceptional candidates, fostering long-term retention of top performers, and empowering our team members to maximize their value-creating potential.

Striving to enrich the lives of the communities we serve

At Franklin Group, we focus exclusively on multifamily housing, where our passion, expertise, and resources deliver unmatched value for property owners. Our operational platform combines best-in-class people, processes, and technology to drive exceptional performance. Built on a strong foundation, we grow with purpose, ensuring predictable outcomes. With the energy of a youthful company and the wisdom of decades of experience, we are equipped to manage profitability, develop for sustainable growth, and invest for above-market returns.

Learn what it’s like to be part of Franklin Group

The Franklin Group boasts one of the most skilled and experienced multifamily teams on the East Coast. Our leadership is composed of industry veterans who have honed their expertise from the ground up, many starting at the property level. With over 1,000 dedicated professionals, including both corporate leadership and support teams as well as on-site property teams, we are united by a shared passion for delivering excellence in multifamily housing. As we continue to grow, our team’s commitment to innovation and exceptional service remains at the core of everything we do.

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BENEFITS & PERKS

• Health Insurance
• Vision Care
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Paid Community Service
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Position:Leasing Manager

Location: Landover, MD

Job Id:10475

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Leasing Manager

Supervisor: Community Manager/Regional Manager

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

JOB SUMMARY: The Leasing Manager supervises the staff of leasing consultants and is responsible for developing and implementing a leasing plan to attract new residents and retain current residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

• Develop programs to ensure that the community meets or exceeds its occupancy goals.
• Reviews and approves all new leases and renewals.
• Reviews all leasing consultant commissions and submits to the property manager for approval.
• Provides property manager with all leasing and renewal information needed for monthly property report.
• Ensures all information (notices, renewals, move-ins, traffic, etc.) is properly entered into operation systems.
• Maintains the property’s leasing and renewal goal board.
• Inspect models and office area for cleanliness and appeal. Walk vacant apartments as necessary to ensure readiness for leasing.
• Review all guest cards to ensure proper follow-up.
• Develops employee monthly work schedules to meet business hours of the community.
• Plan and implement leasing promotions.
• Monitor concessions and specials offered to ensure they are meeting the intended purposes.
• Thorough knowledge of leasing techniques and sales methods as designed by Franklin Group. Knowledge of property rental information.
• Thorough knowledge of company policies and procedures and property community policies.
• Assisting the Community Manager in designing and implementing a resident retention program.
• Reports to the Community Manager any unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the residents or the property.
• Assist with collection duties as directed by the Community Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position supervises the day-to-day activities of the leasing consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• At least one year in leasing, leasing management, or property management.
• Strong coaching and training skills.
• Strong lease closing skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write business letters. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to businesses, residents, and other employees.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years community leasing experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CORPORATE INTEGRITY: All employees in all positions are expected to act professionally at all times, including but not limited to treating others with respect, valuating diversity, supporting team/community goals, and following company policies and procedures.

FRANKLIN GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.