Leasing Manager - Student Housing Growth

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 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.