WinnCompanies is looking for a Leasing Manager II to join our Orchard Place team, a 550-unit affordable housing community located in Rochester, NY.

In this role, you will manage the day-to-day leasing and marketing operations within properties of 350 units at a singular location at multiple locations. You will supervise Leasing Professionals and oversees the functions of apartment rentals, move-ins, and lease renewals. As a Leasing Manager, you will deliver customer service that exceeds expectations to customers, residents and clients while maintaining budgeted occupancy at the highest attainable rents at all times.

This opportunity offers a pay range of $29.00 per hour.

• Management of 3 or more direct reports in the leasing, marketing and/or resident services function; including accountability over hiring, training/development, and performance management.
• Lead development and implementation of marketing and leasing strategies, materials, policies, plans, and procedures specific to the property as required.
• Interact directly with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy.
• Generate and manage traffic, property tours, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects, following up on prospect leads, preparing lease documentation, completing move-in paperwork and procedures, maintain applicable databases, and ensure property interior and exterior areas are to standard.
• Responsible to execute and ensure all marketing documents, supplies, reports, advertisements, and web content are current and updated as necessary for assigned properties; based on property, regional or corporate initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with area businesses, employers and real estate brokers to generate new business as well as remain current with local events and hiring trends that may have an impact on the property.
• Deliver customer service that exceeds expectations for new and current residents.
• Educate and implement WinnCompanies programs, processes and policies to new and current residents as applicable. Review, prioritize and distribute resident service requests as required.
• Responsible to coordinate and oversee resident retention activities and events within budgeted guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current and sub markets to include competitors and customers demographics.
• Identify pricing trends to stay competitive in the market for both new leases and renewals and present pricing strategies to supervisor for approval to implement.
• Remain up to date with any/all Federal, State and/or other regulatory requirements and programs.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• 1 - 3 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office Suites.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Ability to adapt successfully to changing situations and environments. 
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Associate's degree in marketing or business-related field.
• Outstanding mentoring skills.
• Experience with OnePage, Yardi or RealPage property management software.
• Experience in property management, sales, or retail.

Our Benefits:

Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

- Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)

- 401(k) plan options with a company match

- Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options

- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution

- Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance

- Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)

- Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities

- Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options

- Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)

- Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles

- Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families

- To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com

Why WinnCompanies?

A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives. 

A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace. 

A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.

A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us:

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,400 team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.

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Current Winn employees should apply through this internal link.