Student Housing Leasing Leader: Drive 95% Occupancy

Tailwind Group, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 64,899,000 - 77,878,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Vacation and Sick Time

401(k) with company matching

On-the-job training

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Tailwind Group, Inc. in Gainesville is seeking a Leasing Manager for Quarters Gainesville to drive sales and occupancy for 251 units and 920 beds, designed for University of Florida students.

You will lead the leasing team, conduct tours, respond to inquiries, and coordinate marketing efforts with on-site hours, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, with occasional nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Relevant property management, student housing, or sales/marketing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the property team to achieve a minimum of 95% occupancy each year.
• Utilize effective sales strategies to maximize revenues while keeping concession spend at or below budget.
• Act as lead salesperson by conducting all tours, responding to leasing inquiries, and completing follow-up with the prospective residents.
• Train and develop the Leasing Specialists and/or Community Assistant to perform all above responsibilities when the Leasing Manager is unable to be onsite.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service during each encounter with residents, prospects, vendors, officials, and community members.
• Participate and assist with the execution and development of marketing efforts on campus and in the community, customer appreciation events, and other special events.
• Be an expert on current market conditions, trends, and local competitors.
• Manage all administrative, inventory and reporting related tasks within the department.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Tailwind Group, Inc. in Gainesville is seeking a Leasing Manager for Quarters Gainesville to drive sales and occupancy for 251 units and 920 beds, designed for University of Florida students.

You will lead the leasing team, conduct tours, respond to inquiries, and coordinate marketing efforts with on-site hours, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, with occasional nights or weekends as needed.