Lease Up Community Manager

At Our Company we pride ourselves on placing people first!  We are seeking a strong, experienced and dynamic Community Director with proven lease-up expertise to lead our new community in Monroe, Georgia. 

As a leading Community Director, your priority will be your TEAM and RESIDENTS! You  will oversee all business operations, spearhead lease-up efforts,  and be responsible for the leasing, marketing and maintaining  positive resident relations.  You are a goal-oriented go-getter, who understands budgets, assets and financials, and cares deeply about operational aspects of running a business.  

You will work closely with your onsite leasing and maintenance team and Regional leadership. High energy that helps motivate the leasing team and foster strong resident retention will be rewarded.  

·        Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an onsite Community/ Property/ Leasing Manager. 

·        Prior experience leading successful lease-up operations

·        Working knowledge of RealPage OneSite Management Software, Microsoft Office, and the Internet. 

·        Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups, have experience with compliance standards, and understand the difference between leading and being a boss.  

·       Drive lease-up operations to achieve optimal occupancy within established timelines.

·       Oversee all marketing and leasing strategies tailored for new communities.

·       Develop and maintain robust outreach marketing plans to attract residents.

·       Coordinate community tours, promote amenities, and ensure all model units and facilities are showcase-ready.

·       Create innovative strategies to generate traffic, boost online engagement, and secure leases.

·       Managing the financial performance of the property by overseeing rents, occupancy and expenditures.

·       Ensure the model apartments and target apartments are ready for show and maintaining work areas, common areas and office in a clean and orderly manner. 

·       Market the property effectively by answering questions, conducting tours, and promoting community amenities. 

·       Have a thorough knowledge of lease terms, specifications and all community policies.

·       Handle the approval of leases by reviewing each application, background screening and reviewing income, as well as the signing of community leases.

·       Trains, motivates and supervises all on-site staff to achieve operational goals of assigned community, and review and approve of all timesheets. 

·       Provide direction and oversight to property maintenance staff.

·       Ensuring that buildings, units, amenity space conditions are in market ready condition.

·       Performing regular inspections of managed property.

·       Provide excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of resident service.

·       Keep updated informational material and distribute to local businesses, apartment locators, etc.

·       Optimize occupancy and increase community visits by finding new ways to boost online engagement, update promos/advertising, and create new marketing strategies. 

·       Regular “shopping” of competitive properties and remaining knowledgeable of market conditions.

·       Develop and maintain an on-going resident retention program. 

·       Maintain all resident and property files.

·       Courteous and efficient handling of resident requests and complaints.

·       Bidding, negotiating, and managing vendor service contracts and one-time projects.

·       Always maintain a professional appearance and attitude. 

·       Some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed within this job description.

·       Analyze performance and trends to develop and implement monthly marketing plan, monthly budget projections and discuss strategies with Regional leadership. 

·       Reviewing, understanding and reporting financial information.