Leasing & Marketing Manager in Gainesville, FL

Paycom - ATS; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO 24 days first year

Attire provided

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance options

HRA & legal services

Job summary

The Collier Companies seeks a Leasing & Marketing Manager for an on-site role in Gainesville. You will show and lease apartment homes, prepare leasing agreements, and help manage the leasing team while adapting to market changes and owner objectives.

Required are strong sales/customer service skills, knowledge of Fair Housing, and solid English communication. A leadership mindset and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Retail, sales or customer service experience required or preferred.
• Fair Housing and legal knowledge desirable.
• Proficient reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of English.
• Strong interpersonal and telephone skills; able to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Show apartment homes to prospects and explain features and benefits.
• Process applications and conduct credit checks on applicants.
• Develop weekly schedule for Leasing Specialists and manage the leasing team.
• Prepare apartment homes for re-rental and address renewal opportunities.
• Greet customers, respond to inquiries, and answer phones professionally.
• Cross-market to other Collier properties to promote vacancies.
• Open/close office, maintain showroom, and keep the leasing area organized.

Skills

Retail experience

Sales experience

Customer service

Fair Housing knowledge

English communication

Leadership abilities

Initiative & follow-through

Computer & typing skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

The Collier Companies is seeking a Leasing & Marketing Manager!This is an on-site role, reporting from one of The Collier Companies’ community offices in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Gainesville was recently ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.A Leasing & Marketing Manager is responsible for showing and leasing apartment homes, houses, or rooms for rent at communities. Prepares, explains, and signs leasing agreements to past, present and future residents. The Leasing & Marketing Manager is also responsible for helping to manage the leasing team at the community. As a Leasing & Marketing Manager, you must be flexible and adaptive to the ever-changing market and the owner's objectives and company goals.Are you a born leader who instills confidence in those you mentor?Perks – The Good Stuff:The Collier Companies 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income.Up to 24 days off during your first year with annual increase!Stylish TCC logo attire provided.Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.Group & supplemental life insurance policy options.Healthcare reimbursement account & legal services insurance.Career growth opportunities.Industry education opportunities.Base pay plus monthly sales & industry leading performance bonuses.Day to Day:Implementation of the marketing plan.Greets customers with friendly, courteous attitude.Answers telephone with appropriate greeting.Schedules appointments to show apartment homes.Shows apartment homes to prospects and explains the main features and benefits of each.Takes apartment home applications and conducts credit checks on applicants.Develops weekly schedule for Leasing Specialists.Deliver notices.Prepares and signs leasing agreements with renewing and new residents.Assists in preparing apartment homes for re-rental at any time.Passes out fliers to promote community.Cross-markets to other communities within The Collier CompaniesTakes ownership of resident problems or concerns; follows through with resolution.Files and organizes working area.Open and closes the office and shows.Straightens and cleans office area and shows apartment homes.Prepare and helps with renewal parties, residential appreciation parties, or any other special function at the community.Responsible for making sure models, mini models or other shows are in top condition to show prospective renters.Responsibilities may change due to community needs, market changes, or seasonal demands of position.Your Skills – Show Us What You Got:High school diploma or equivalent, college education preferred.Retail, sales, or customer service experience.Fair Housing and legal knowledge.Reading, writing, seeing, hearing and /or communication and mathematical skills.Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.Reasoning, interpersonal, and appropriate telephone skills.Management or leadership abilities.Tactful, mature, flexible and cooperative.Ability to take initiative and follow tasks through completion.Computer and typing skills.Must have valid in-state Driver’s License and reliable transportation.Our Culture – How We’re Different:The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. Our team is highly focused on both personal and professional growth, building a strong relationship with our residents, and creating an environment that each of our residents can call home.At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success which aligns with our internal mission statement PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TEAM MEMBERS IN BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES.Our external mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our missions.We PRIDE ourselves on working and growing with the principles taught in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, written by Stephen Covey.The Collier Companies Team Members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we implement via IIT (I Intend To ____)We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING – At The Collier Companies & sponsor book clubs, training, and mentorship to support the professional and personal growth of our team.We also have our internal learning program called Collier College that is based on the structure and teachings from the Nathan Collier Master of Science in Real Estate program at the University of Florida.GROWTH – We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade! Our team members have a FIRE IN THE BELLY and hold the torch with a BURNING SENSE OF URGENCY!We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a LONG-TERM HOLD strategy. This benefits our human capital, finances, and customer experience.ROOTED – We are privately owned and have been in business since the 1970’s. We currently own and manage over 12,000 apartment homes and we’re pacing over 1,000 new apartment home construction starts each year.At The Collier Companies, it is all about people. Our Residents depend on us to be observant, interested in their lives, and quick to respond to their needs. We enjoy working with them and with each other. Every day is different: rewarding, challenging, and fun. When someone lives in one of our communities, they are entrusting us with providing their Home, something fundamental to their emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being and we consider that both a wonderful Honor and a significant Duty that we are passionate about. We ask all that join us to commit to doing likewise.PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS WHILE SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVESBackground checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment.These are required steps in the hiring process.The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer#LI-DNP#LI-Onsite#INDLP