Leasing Manager at PeakMade Real Estate

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leasing, Marketing, Leadership, Team Development, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media Management, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Property Management Software, Sales, Occupancy Management, Retention, Canva, Reputation Management, Communication

Industry

Real Estate

Description

The Leasing Manager is an onsite leader who will be responsible for driving the property’s leasing and marketing efforts. This invaluable role will collaborate with the property manager to ensure the community’s events and campaigns are targeted, creative, and aligned with the PeakMade brand and executed appropriately. You will work closely with your team to achieve established revenue, occupancy, resident, and retention goals. Who You Are: A Moment Maker. You take everyday experiences and make them exceptional for your customers. You can build rapport and make authentic, genuine connections. You treat your team, residents, and communities with respect. Creative. You think outside of the box and can initiate and implement unique marketing strategies that positively impact your community. Flexible. You are able to adapt and manage through a fast paced, constantly changing environment. A Leader. You have the ability to lead by example, own your role and demonstrate the Peak mindsets in every situation you come across Technologically Proficient. You are highly proficient with social media platforms and can navigate through Microsoft Office and property management software with ease What You’ll Do: Leasing and Operations: Hire, lead and develop full time and part time leasing staff; Assisting in the recruiting, interviewing, onboarding and development process. Provide excellent customer service and serve as an example to the team as a representative of Peak and your community. Supervise the planning, preparation, and implementation of lease up events, renewal parties, property events, competitions, and Resident Programs Give informative property tours to potential prospects onsite and create value add by anticipating needs and addressing concerns the customer has not even thought of yet Lease and renew beds/apartments via in person, on the phone or online Assist with all move-out and move-in events as well as collect deposits and/or fees associated with move-in (as necessary) Digital Execution: Regularly using the following apps – Instagram, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Lightroom, VSCO, Canva and other creative apps Keep an up-to-date and fresh look on all property social media platforms Utilize Canva to create and generate visually appealing flyers, social graphics, and videos to promote the lifestyle at your PeakMade community Online reputation management through platforms such as Reputation.com and JTurner and Modern Message Sales and Marketing: Assist with the development and execution of annual marketing plans within budget Utilize knowledge of trending marketing techniques and think outside of the box to impact sales and leasing efforts, specifically related to college students. Utilize the established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and achieve the budgeted occupancy Maintain accurate and current prospect traffic and leasing data What You’ll Need: 2+ years of leasing off campus student housing apartments High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in a leadership role preferred Some weekend and evening availability preferred Communication skills that foster an environment of connection and belonging, teamwork and productivity A passion for helping college students find their next home What You’ll Get (Peak Perks): Monthly, quarterly, and annual commission and other bonuses available Housing discount (varies by property) Mentorship program available Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave + one year of diapers, on us 15 Days of PTO + 2 additional “Wellbeing Days” 401(k) Match Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and virtual yoga classes through Peak’s LiveWell program Commitment to leadership training and growth opportunities Additional rewards and recognition *The anticipated pay range for this role is $27–$30 per hour, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Who We Are PeakMade Real Estate is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in the management and development of off-campus student housing, multi-family and build to rent communities across the US. Our working environment is fun, collaborative, forward-thinking and purposeful. PeakMade Real Estate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. PeakMade’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: People Matter Most — and we mean all people. At PeakMade Real Estate, the goal of collaborating to promote diversity and inclusion is at our core. We believe our differences should be celebrated and our experiences should be shared. We believe in creating a culture powered by the acceptance of others and promoting the involvement of everyone. We also believe in owning our responsibility to learn more about the differences that make us stronger, engaging and advocating for marginalized groups of people, and developing mutual respect for each other.

Responsibilities

The Leasing Manager drives property leasing and marketing efforts, collaborating with the property manager on creative campaigns aligned with the brand. This role involves leading and developing leasing staff, supervising community events, providing property tours, and handling lease agreements and move-in/move-out processes.