New Development Leasing Manager

Core Spaces; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Spaces in Knoxville is seeking a New Development Leasing Manager to lead lease-ups of upcoming developments. You will direct a part-time leasing and marketing team, shape go-to-market strategies, and build partnerships with local businesses and institutions to maximize occupancy.

You’ll oversee day-to-day leasing operations, track pre-leasing milestones, and report on performance while leveraging your creativity to drive brand awareness and strong market presence in year one.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in leasing, real estate development or property management
• Experience with go-to-market strategies for new development communities
• Proven ability to build partnerships and drive leasing opportunities

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of the part-time leasing and marketing team, including scheduling and training
• Execute go-to-market strategies and leasing plans to promote brand awareness and lease-up of new developments
• Cultivate partnerships with local businesses, academic institutions, and community stakeholders
• Compile and present leasing and marketing reports for the community
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute events and projects that generate market buzz
• Monitor team’s sales knowledge and touring performance and provide guidance
• Oversee day-to-day operations within the temporary leasing space
• Ensure pre-leasing compliance and milestone achievement for incentive programs
• Achieve pre-leasing milestones aligned with company goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leasing

Go-to-market strategy

Networking

Property management

Education

High School graduate (required)

College degree preferred

Tools

Entrata

Yardi

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do:PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live),GRIT (We Got This),LIFT (Help Each Other Win),SHINE (Bring Your Full Self),UPHOLD (Never Break Trust),GROW (Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.

What We Do

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core’s student housing portfolio includes over 74,440 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core’s BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com. * Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q2 2026

Benefits That Matter

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging

• Competitive pay that values your contributions

• Incentives designed to reward your achievements

• Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones

• Paid 14+holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate

• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days

• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community

• Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration

• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment

• Monthly phone reimbursement

• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app

• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services

• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

Position Overview

As a New Development Leasing Manager, you'll be at the forefront of launching and leasing new developments in upand-coming markets. Your role is dynamic, encompassing strategic brand building, partnership cultivation, and innovative marketing implementation. You'll oversee a part-time leasing and marketing team, ensuring they're aligned with lease-up objectives and equipped to drive leasing. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding the team through the sales process and optimizing marketing efforts to achieve success. Your success in this role hinges on your creativity, multitasking abilities, dynamism, and networking skills. You'll need to be an innovative thinker with a knack for devising fresh marketing approaches and leasing strategies, capable of seamlessly managing day-to-day operations while navigating the complexities of year one lease-up, and proficient in leveraging connections to forge beneficial partnerships, secure referrals, and enhance the visibility and reputation of our properties

What You Will Do

• Direct oversight of the part-time team, including scheduling, training, and ensuring adherence to Core Spaces standards and objectives.

• Execute tasks and strategy in go-to-market strategies and leasing plans to promote brand awareness and ensure successful lease-up of assigned new developments.

• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with local businesses, academic institutions, and community stakeholders to broaden market reach and drive leasing opportunities.

• Responsible for compiling and executing all leasing and marketing reports for the respective community.

• Collaborate with the new development mission control team to execute impactful events and special projects that generate buzz and excitement in the new market.

• Monitor and evaluate the sales knowledge and touring performance of the part-time team, providing guidance and support as needed to enhance effectiveness.

• Assist in overseeing day-to-day operations within the temporary leasing space to maintain operational efficiency and excellence.

• Ensure pre-leasing compliance, including lease execution, financial requirements, and adherence to company policies to meet milestone eligibility for incentive programs.

• Accountable for achieving pre-leasing milestones aligned with company goals, as outlined in the New Development Non-Discretionary Bonus Agreement.

• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, as required by the demands of the job. This may include bending, stooping, and lifting throughout the workday

Ideally, You'll Have

• High School graduate; college degree preferred but not required

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in leasing, real estate development, or property management, showcasing a history of successful lease-ups.

• Proven experience in executing successful go-to-market strategies and driving lease-ups for new development communities in student markets

• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Suite and Windows and/or Apple operating systems.

You’ll crush it if you have experience with

• A creative edge, adept at driving leasing success through innovative strategies, seamless multitasking, and effective networking, all while maintaining a strong focus on sales performance.

• Energetic, imaginative, and enthusiastic, adept at articulating a compelling vision and securing leases effectively.

• Experience with Entrata and Yardi Software(s).

Organizational Structure

Reports to: New Development Manager

Direct Reports: Leasing and Marketing Associates, Brand Ambassadors

Disclaimer

Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.