VP - National Leasing

American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. seeks a Vice President of National Leasing to lead strategy and execution across markets, driving occupancy, revenue growth, and operational excellence.

You will partner with senior leadership to align leasing initiatives with enterprise goals and build a high-performing national leasing organization. You will lead talent development, set quality standards, and advance leasing technology adoption to improve efficiency, visibility, and the resident experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ten years of progressive sales and revenue generation experience.
• Seven years of senior leadership experience.
• Leasing, real estate, or property management leadership preferred.
• Deep knowledge of leasing operations, sales strategy and revenue in a large multi-market portfolio.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen including ROI analysis.
• Experience evaluating and optimizing leasing tech solutions.
• Ability to elevate end-to-end leasing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; executive influence.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Operations, Pricing, Finance, HR.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and leasing compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the company’s national leasing strategy across markets.
• Use market intel and demand trends to guide decisions and occupancy goals.
• Measure leasing initiatives' effectiveness and drive business value.
• Partner with Finance and Revenue Management to align forecasts and objectives.
• Lead the national leasing team; set performance standards and coach talent.
• Develop talent and foster continuous improvement in the leasing organization.
• Serve as the primary leasing partner to regional and divisional leaders.
• Own the resident leasing experience from inquiry to move-in and beyond.
• Direct enterprise pre-leasing strategy for build-to-rent and align with asset delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Strategic leadership

Sales strategy

Revenue growth

Market analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leasing operations

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.The Vice President (VP), National Leasing leads the company’s national leasing strategy and execution, driving occupancy, revenue growth, and operational performance across all markets. Serving as the senior leasing authority within field operations, this role partners with Regional Vice Presidents and Divisional Senior Vice Presidents to align leasing initiatives with enterprise goals, inform strategic decision-making, and maximize portfolio performance. The VP leads sales organization development by advancing leasing quality standards, training initiatives, talent development, and continuous performance improvement to build a high-performing national leasing organization.Responsibilities:Leads the development and execution of the company’s national leasing strategy, defining the vision, market positioning, and performance framework for leasing operations across all markets. Uses market intelligence, demand trends, and competitive insights to guide strategic decisions and maintain a strong market position. Measures the effectiveness of leasing initiatives to ensure investments deliver business value and support strategic priorities. Partners with Finance, Revenue Management, and other stakeholders to align occupancy forecasts, revenue projections, and leasing objectives with enterprise growth goals.Leads the national leasing team, establishing performance expectations, quality standards, training programs, and sales organization development initiatives to build a high-performing, customer-focused leasing organization. Develops talent and capabilities through coaching and continuous improvement while ensuring strategic initiatives, reporting, and analytics align with divisional needs and enterprise priorities. Partners cross-functionally to coordinate resources, strengthen collaboration, and drive consistent execution of leasing strategies that support occupancy, revenue, and operational excellence.Acts as the primary leasing business partner to Regional Vice Presidents and Divisional Senior Vice Presidents, providing strategic insights and recommendations to support decision-making and portfolio performance. Represents the leasing function in senior leadership discussions, ensuring leasing priorities align with business objectives and operational strategies. Proactively identifies trends, risks, and opportunities while fostering strong partnerships across divisional leadership to drive results.Owns the strategy and continuous improvement of the resident leasing experience, ensuring a seamless and consistent leasing journey that supports conversion, resident satisfaction, and brand reputation. Identifies and implements enhancements to leasing processes and service delivery across all markets and channels. Leads the evaluation and adoption of leasing technologies to improve operational effectiveness, data visibility, and the overall leasing experience.Directs the company’s enterprise pre-leasing strategy for the build-to-rent portfolio, establishing enterprise-wide objectives, performance standards, and operational frameworks. Collaborates with Development and Construction leadership to align pre-leasing activities with asset delivery schedules and optimize revenue generation before homes are completed. Evaluates portfolio performance to identify opportunities that improve conversion, accelerate occupancy, and enhance the financial performance of new communities.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree requiredMinimum ten (10) years of progressive sales and revenue generation experience requiredMinimum seven (7) years of senior leadership experience requiredLeasing, real estate, or property management leadership experience preferredReal Estate License may be required based on applicable state regulationsDeep knowledge of leasing operations, sales strategy, and revenue generation within a large-scale, multi-market residential portfolioDemonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-year national leasing strategies informed by market trends, customer demand, and competitive dynamicsStrong analytical and financial acumen, including expertise in leasing performance metrics, occupancy forecasting, revenue projections, and return-on-investment analysis, with the ability to translate data into strategic business decisionsDemonstrated experience evaluating, implementing, and optimizing leasing technology solutions to improve operational effectiveness, pipeline visibility, and the resident leasing experienceAbility to assess and elevate the end-to-end leasing experience, identifying gaps in the prospect and resident journey that impact conversion, satisfaction, and brand perceptionExceptional communication (written and verbal) and executive influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and present complex information clearly to senior leadershipStrong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering with Marketing, Operations, Pricing, Finance, and Human Resources to align enterprise resources behind leasing prioritiesProven track record of leading, developing, and holding accountable high-performing teams in a fast-paced, results-driven environmentWorking knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and applicable leasing compliance requirementsProficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and CRM platformsAbility to manage multiple strategic priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on enterprise performance goalCompensationThe anticipated pay range/scale for this position is commensurate with experience. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.Additional CompensationThis position is eligible to receive an annual target bonus payment.Perks and BenefitsEmployees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and a tuition reimbursement program. The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at https://www.amh.com/ca-privacy-notice.#LI-SC1