Sales and Leasing Manager

Greystar Worldwide, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystar Worldwide, LLC is seeking a Sales & Leasing Manager to oversee the leasing strategy for student accommodation in Australia. This role involves driving occupancy and revenue performance, managing teams, and ensuring a high level of customer service throughout the leasing process.

Qualifications

• Proven success in driving sales/leasing performance within the property sector.
• Experience managing teams in customer-focused environments.
• Exceptional communication skills across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute leasing strategies to achieve targets.
• Manage the central sales team and third-party agent relationships.
• Monitor market trends and deliver insights to optimize strategy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data management capabilities

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, or property-related fields

Tools

CRM systems

PMS systems

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This is a newly created opportunity due to Greystar’s expansion in the Australian market into Student Accommodation. We are seeking a results-driven and customer-focused Sales & Leasing Manager to lead the leasing strategy for rapidly expanding student accommodation portfolio. This pivotal role focuses on driving occupancy, revenue performance, and seamless student experiences from inquiry to move-in, as well as managing high-performing teams and third-party agent relationships.

Your first year will be transformational — focused on transitioning new properties, establishing streamlined leasing processes, and creating unforgettable resident experiences.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead and execute the sales and leasing strategy to achieve occupancy and revenue targets.

• Manage the central sales team across all communication channels and systems.

• Oversee third-party agent relationships and international agent performance.

• Champion world-class customer service through the entire leasing journey.

• Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitor activity; deliver insights to optimize strategy.

• Collaborate closely with marketing to ensure brand accuracy and impactful campaigns.

• Support property teams on lease renewals, resident engagement, and data reporting.

• Regularly review the end-to-end leasing experience for continuous improvement.

• Provide training, process documentation, and leadership to enhance team performance.

• Produce regular leasing reports and performance updates for senior leadership.

What you will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in sales, marketing, or property-related fields.

• Proven success in driving sales/leasing performance within the property or real estate sector.

• Experience managing teams and delivering operational excellence in customer-focused environments.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and presentation skills across diverse audiences.

• Strong organizational and data management capabilities (CRM, PMS systems).

• A collaborative spirit, strategic mindset, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

• Additional languages highly desirable for international student interactions.

Compliance Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.

• National Criminal History Check.

• Working with Children Check.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.