Leasing Manager - Varsity Ann Arbor (Student Living)

Greystar Worldwide, LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company is seeking a Leasing Manager responsible for achieving revenue and occupancy goals. The role involves managing a leasing team, implementing marketing strategies, and ensuring community standards. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Onsite housing discounts

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid sabbatical after 10 years

Qualifications

• Manage leasing team, providing training and oversight.
• Achieve revenue and occupancy goals through marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement marketing strategies to achieve revenue and occupancy goals.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure community standards.
• Prepare and analyze financial and operational reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Marketing

Problem Solving

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services across sectors such as institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $320 billion of real estate in 250 markets worldwide, with offices across North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. It is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than 1 million units globally, and has an institutional investment management platform with over $79 billion of assets under management, including more than $36 billion in development assets. Founded in 1993 by Bob Faith, Greystar aims to provide world-class service in rental residential real estate. For more information, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for achieving established revenue, occupancy, resident retention, and leasing goals. It involves managing the leasing team by providing training, oversight, and assistance as they interact with prospective and current residents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure achievement of community revenue and occupancy goals by implementing marketing strategies related to advertising, rent pricing, and concessions. Oversee on-site traffic, maintain an appropriate inventory of 'ready' apartments, and monitor daily sales and leasing activities.
• Stay informed about current market and competitor conditions impacting occupancy and sales. Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing plans and strategies to sustain occupancy, including pricing, concessions, and advertising initiatives.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure the community's physical aspects meet company standards for appearance and safety. Develop activities to enhance apartment and community salability by inspecting units, creating mini-models, and employing merchandising techniques.
• Participate actively in the leasing process by generating traffic, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation, auditing files, and managing move-in procedures according to policies.
• Prepare and analyze weekly financial and operational reports to identify and resolve leasing performance issues, utilizing internal resources for solution strategies.
• Oversee the lease renewal program, managing communication, notifications, and assisting with resident move-outs as needed.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident and client/owner concerns, taking action to resolve issues or escalate requests appropriately.
• Supervise leasing team members through hiring, training, and performance management in line with company policies and values.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Factors influencing pay include business needs, experience, skills, and location. The role may be eligible for quarterly or annual bonuses or weekly/monthly/quarterly incentive programs, depending on the position.

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits, with low-cost options for employees.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days, holidays, and a birthday off after one year of service. Vacation accrual increases with tenure.
• Onsite housing discounts at Greystar-managed communities are available, subject to availability.
• A 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service, with subsequent eligibility every 5 years.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match after six months.
• Paid parental leave and a lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Employee assistance, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
• Charitable giving programs and benefits.

*Benefits apply to full-time employees. For union and prevailing wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary due to collective bargaining agreements or local regulations.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.