Leasing Specialist

WMFHA; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High base salary

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

WMFHA in Jersey City is seeking an In-House Leasing Manager to oversee leasing and marketing across our managed portfolio. This in-house, full-time role covers all asset types with meaningful responsibility and upside tied to performance.

You will drive outreach to brokers and tenants, present ownership's interests, and manage listings, tours, follow-ups, and pipeline in the CRM. This position offers clear growth toward senior leasing roles within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with phone and in-person interaction.
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Relationship-builder with a hunter mindset; ownership representation showcased.
• Experience in leasing, brokerage, or marketing is preferred but not required.
• Real estate license not required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively outreach to brokers and prospective tenants via email, phone, and social platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokerage firms and tenant reps.
• Represent ownership directly in leasing conversations.
• Create and manage property listings across all major platforms.
• Conduct property tours with tenants and brokers.
• Manage follow-ups, pipeline tracking, and deal progression.
• Coordinate deals from initial interest through LOI and lease execution; work with ownership and attorneys.
• Maintain accurate records and pipeline reporting in the CRM.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Relationship-building

Hunter mindset

Tools

CRM

Job description

About Us

We are value-add, long-term owners and mixed-use operators with a growing portfolio across Brooklyn and North Jersey. As we continue to scale, we are bringing leasing fully in-house to strengthen broker relationships, improve tenant outreach, and drive faster, more strategic lease-up across our assets.

This role offers real growth potential for someone looking to build a long-term career on the ownership side of real estate.

The Role

We are seeking an In-House Leasing Manager to oversee leasing and marketing across our managed portfolio. This is an entry to mid-level, in-office role covering all asset types, with meaningful responsibility and upside tied directly to performance.

You will be responsible for both outreach and execution, working directly with ownership to lease space efficiently and build long-term broker and tenant relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Leasing & Outreach

• Proactively outreach to brokers and prospective tenants via email, phone, and social platforms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokerage firms and tenant reps
• Represent ownership directly in leasing conversations

Execution & Deal Management

• Create and manage property listings across all major platforms
• Conduct property tours with tenants and brokers
• Manage follow-ups, pipeline tracking, and deal progression
• Coordinate deals from initial interest through LOI and lease execution (working with ownership and attorneys)
• Maintain accurate records and pipeline reporting in the CRM

Ideal Candidate

• Strong communicator, comfortable on the phone and in person
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Relationship-builder with a “hunter” mindset
• Comfortable representing ownership directly
• Experience in leasing, brokerage, or marketing is preferred but not required
• Real estate license not required

Compensation & Growth

• High base salary
• Performance-based bonus paid per lease
• Clear upside as portfolio and responsibilities grow
• Opportunity to evolve into a senior leasing or portfolio-wide role over time

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-office position
• Regular travel to properties between Brooklyn and North Jersey
• Direct exposure to ownership and decision-making