Leasing Manager

Job Description – Leasing Manager

Join a thriving entrepreneurial company looking to secure a Leasing Manager to lease, oversee, and manage a desired portfolio of modern apartments in the Columbus area. Your portfolio will consist of up to 200 Class B apartments concentrated in Columbus, Ohio. We are seeking a passionate, organized and experienced individual to ensure apartments are leased, resident interactions & needs are prioritized, and to bring creative input to the team.

It is important the Leasing Manager has experience with the job scope and has successful past experiences in similar positions to draw upon. Our goal is to deliver exceptional service to our residents, vendors, and owners while performing tasks effectively, efficiently, and at a high level. There are and will be numerous opportunities within the company for those rooted in the early stages of our growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Managing all phases of leasing apartments, including greeting prospective residents, touring and following up with prospects, processing applications, preparing lease documentation, finalizing move-in details, and maintaining basic tenant files.
• Providing a professional, positive, and engaging experience for prospects and vendors.
• Processing resident move-in checklists and move-out chargeback sheets.
• Ensure residents accounts are current and paid timely.
• Maintaining resident retention and unit occupancy through various means, including, but not limited to, advertising and filling vacancies, signing, and enforcing leases, and social networking.
• Building move-out punch lists and coordinating with in house and/or 3rd party services needed for make ready status.
• Ensure apartments are ready for move-in on agreed upon date by conducting a final walk of the unit and communication with Maintenance as needed.
• Maintain property standards through periodic physical inspections of the property and reporting / directing any needs to our Maintenance Supervisor and / or Senior Property Manager as it pertains to maintenance, grounds, and exterior appearance.
• Assisting in general sales and leasing engagements to include public/resident relations, answering incoming calls and emails, marketing apartments, showing apartments, and occasionally entering / facilitating maintenance requests.
• Managing lease maturities and ensuring all residents are committed to a renewal or a move out within 60 days of lease expiration.
• Increase revenue to exceed budget requirements by increasing occupancy and minimizing vacancies.
• Monitoring competitor's rates and availability, complete periodic market surveys when determining rates for subject portfolio.
• Responding to changes in organization and property by assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by management & ownership.
• Forever on the search for fresh ideas, creativity, and a pathway to efficiency.
• Conducting all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other Federal, State and Local laws pertaining to Multi-Family Housing.

Compensation: Total compensation $50,000 - $60,000 per year

• $20.00 per hour Commissions of $75.00 per new lease AND renewal.
• Commission potential is $15,000 per year for high performing individuals.
• Other performance based bonuses

You Are

• A leader – willing to make sound decisions in the best interest of the company.
• Open to challenges – you can problem solve and find solutions that are fair to all parties.
• A communicator – you take pride in facilitating, communicating, coordinating, and keeping things moving. Also, you are able to communicate ideas that improve the company and ideas that improve your role and position both for yourself and the company.
• Dependable – you work well with others and are willing to learn and teach.
• Seeking a pathway to success rather than ‘just another job’.
• Looking to thrive in an energetic team focused environment committed to the success of all.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year in a leasing associate role, or similar preferred.
• Comprehension of federal fair housing laws and any applicable local housing provisions.
• Attention to detail with great organizational skills.
• Capable of performing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual duties without constant monitoring and supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Property leasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000