National Sales Specialist

Article Student Living; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible PTO

13 holidays

401K match up to 5%

Annual bonus

Job summary

Article Student Living is seeking a National Sales Specialist to lead leasing and marketing goals from corporate to site level. You will travel up to 75% to properties and partner with on-site staff to ensure occupancy and renewals, while developing marketing plans and training teams.

This is a remote role reporting to the Director of Leasing and Property Management. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in student housing marketing with 2+ years in management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, prefer marketing/advertising/communications/public relations majors.
• 3+ years of progressive professional experience in student housing or multi-family housing marketing and leasing.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Experience in lease-up of new build projects.
• Experience analyzing data and creating reports.
• Experience with marketing, sales and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement marketing techniques and plans to secure 100% occupancy at each property.
• Develop property marketing plans with leadership; train staff and lead execution at property level.
• Partner with Regional Managers for rate adjustments with documentation.
• Track traffic demographics and respond to market trends.
• Monitor occupancy and leasing reports and statistics weekly.
• Conduct market competition surveys.
• Submit all required reports within deadlines.
• Perform or supervise follow-up techniques.
• Help present programs and set up displays at University functions.
• Respond to leasing information requests from campus departments and properties.
• Develop relationships with campus departments and co-vending partners.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Leasing operations

Data analysis

Market research

Team training

Education

Bachelor's degree (marketing/communications/public relations)

Job description

Are you looking for a remote sales role with the opportunity to travel?
Article Student Living is looking for a National Sales Specialist (NSS) to join our team to help grow the portfolio and lead leasing and marketing goals from the corporate team to the site level. As a brand ambassador and champion of Article Student Living properties, the NSS will partner with on-site staff to ensure occupancy and renewal goals. You will also create marketing plans, train on-site staff, analyze market trends, and present to colleagues in operations, asset management, or other areas to support these trends.You will travel up to 75% of the time to properties throughout the portfolio that require proximity to a major airport.

Reporting to: Director of Leasing and Property Management.
Pay range is $65,000-$70,000, plus an annual bonus.
Location: Remote
Travel: Yes, 75%

National Sales Specialist Responsibilities

• Implement marketing techniques and plans to secure 100% occupancy at each property
• Develop property marketing plans with leadership; lead the training of professional and student staff of marketing/leasing projects and lead the execution of marketing plans at the property level
• Partner with Regional Managers to propose any necessary rate adjustments with supported documentation
• Traffic demographics and response to market trends
• Monitor and react to weekly occupancy and leasing reports and statistics
• Participate in and conduct market competition surveys
• Compile and submit all required reports within the requested time frames
• Conduct or oversee the completion of follow-up techniques
• Help present programs and set up displays at University functions.
• Respond to leasing information requests from departments on campus and designated properties
• Seek out and develop relationships with campus departments and other partners and co-vending opportunities

Your Track Record

• Bachelor's degree required, with a preference for marketing, advertising, communications, or public relations majors
• 3+ years of progressive professional experience in student housing or multi-family housing marketing and leasing
• 2+ years of management experience
• Experience in lease-up of new build projects
• Experience analyzing data and creating reports
• Experience with marketing, sales, and operational processes

Your Style

• Driven individual
• Exceptional customer service and resident relations
• Excellent project management
• True team player eager to help build the business
• Desire to travel up to 75%
• Live within 1 hour of a major airport

Our Benefits

• Health (PPO or HSA), dental, and vision
• Flexible PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• 401K - 100% match up to 5%
• Annual review and bonus program
• Paid parental leave

About Us

Article Student Living provides the best experience for student residents living in our communities. We do this by putting people first - both our residents and our employees. We believe in investing in our people through superb training and support, generous employee benefits and perks, and opportunities for career advancement by growing throughout our portfolio.

Article Student Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources team.