Leasing Manager

Jefferson Apartment Group is a full-service real estate firm specializing in multifamily and mixed-use real estate investments through our acquisition, development, construction and property management services.

We are seeking a Leasing Manager to join our team at Rivermark Northern Liberties. Set on the waterfront, Rivermark Northern Liberties is a 9-acre property alongside the Delaware River in Philadelphia. The redevelopment of this site, formerly known as Festival Pier, offers 45,000 square feet of retail space including shops and restaurants anchored by a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store. This new development will bring live activations to a large swath of urban waterfront space, including a public plaza, splash pad water feature, art installations, and extension of the Delaware River Trail through the parcel. This mixed-use development will accommodate 470 multifamily units comprising two mid-rise buildings.

The primary function of the Leasing Manager is to act in a training capacity in the development and execution of the leasing effort for the community. In addition to training, this role includes, but is not limited to, leasing apartments, and creating vital first impressions for Jefferson Apartment Group. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are critical in this role. A passion for working with people is also a must. Some general computer experience is also important. The Leasing Manager will stay up to date with the ever-changing market conditions in the multi-family industry.

Weekend hours will be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises on-site leasing activities.
• Assists in training new Associates.
• Promotes new and creative leasing ideas.
• Oversees marketing responsibilities.
• Implements resident retention functions and coordinates resident activities.
• Implements and maintains contact calling program to include locators, businesses, etc.
• Ensures that models are inspected daily, and all necessary improvements are made.
• Oversees the computer data input.
• Maintains a sufficient supply of all forms.
• Ensures that the leasing office looks as perfect as possible throughout the office hours.
• Evaluates curb appeal.
• Assists and performs all responsibilities of a Leasing Professional, to include:
  • Leases and markets vacant and upcoming apartments.
  • Completes all leasing paperwork.
  • Compiles and processes applications for approval.
  • Explains lease and all appropriate addenda to new resident.
  • Walks apartments and reports all necessary improvements.
  • Assists with resident relations.
  • Keys in all fees, deposits, and new lease information.
  • Shows apartments to prospective residents.
  • Walks models and shows units daily.
  • Assists with marketing.
  • Post ads on Craigslist and various other websites.
  • Accepts and completes Notice to Vacate forms.
  • Accepts rental payments.
• Assists management with rent collection duties as needed.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least one year of experience in multi-family leasing.
• Customer Service and sales experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional vocational training or four-year college degree preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to walk frequently; sit frequently; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls frequently; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and communicate with speech clarity continually; climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, and bend occasionally. Employee must lift and/or move 15 pounds occasionally.
Work environment: Setting typical of a business office. This is an in-office position.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent individual and team performance-based bonus potential. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is offered to all full-time employees with medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick leave and rental discounts. Join a growing company with tremendous growth opportunities. EEO MFDV.