A well-established real estate owner-operator is hiring a Leasing Manager to lead leasing performance and renewals across a residential portfolio in the Boston area. This is a high visibility role focused on occupancy outcomes, renewal execution, and leasing strategy rather than building operations.
This is not a building Property Manager opening. The scope is leasing performance, renewals, broker coordination, and leasing analytics, not maintenance oversight, vendor management, or day‑to‑day building operations. Property Managers who lack specific Leasing Manager experience will not be qualified.
Key Details
- Location and work arrangement: Boston area, primarily onsite with periodic site visits
- Compensation: Base salary target $110,000 to $130,000 plus 5-10% bonus
Why This Job is Awesome / Your Impact
- Own the renewal pipeline and leasing execution for a stable, high occupancy residential portfolio
- Influence pricing and leasing strategy using comps, market feedback, and performance trends
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to improve occupancy outcomes and reduce vacancy loss
- Step into a visible role with room to drive process and strategy across multiple properties
Responsibilities
- Own the leasing performance plan across the portfolio including upcoming availability, leasing pace, and renewal strategy
- Manage renewals end to end including tenant outreach cadence, renewal offers, timing, and retention tracking
- Coordinate leasing activity with brokers and internal teams to ensure timely showings, clean handoffs, and consistent follow up
- Track leasing KPIs and trends including renewal conversion, days vacant, traffic, and pricing performance and present recommendations
- Provide market and comp insights to support pricing decisions and unit strategy
- Maintain accurate leasing data and reporting within AppFolio and Excel
- Ensure leasing and tenant related processes align with applicable regulations and internal standards
Credentials
- Residential leasing experience within an owner-operator
- Demonstrated progression in responsibility, ownership, and portfolio impact
Required Qualifications
- 7 or more years of residential leasing experience with direct ownership of renewals and leasing performance
- Experience managing a leasing pipeline and coordinating showings through brokers or internal leasing teams
- Strong organizational skills and ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
- Advanced Excel skills for reporting, tracking, and performance analysis
- Hands-on experience with a property management system; AppFolio strongly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting leasing strategy for a multi property residential portfolio
- Comfortable producing KPI dashboards and presenting performance insights to leadership