Leasing Manager- Albion on Lake Cook

About the Company

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally. The company is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally, with nearly $79 billion of assets under management.

About the Role

Manages and directs the community’s marketing, print and internet advertising, sales activities, leasing team members, and other resources to achieve established revenue, occupancy, resident retention, and leasing goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensures achievement of the community’s revenue and occupancy goals by directing marketing, advertising, and sales activities, overseeing on-site traffic, maintaining an appropriate inventory of “ready” apartments, setting rent pricing and concessions, and monitoring day-to-day sales and leasing activities.
• Stays informed about current market and competitor conditions, develops and implements short- and long-term marketing plans to sustain occupancy, and implements creative strategies around pricing, concessions, leasing incentives, and advertising to boost traffic and leases.
• Develops print and internet advertising strategies, uses technology to promote the community and communicate with prospects, and generates sales and leasing reports to monitor results.
• Works with the maintenance team to ensure the community meets company standards for appearance and safety, inspects “ready” units for marketability, and creates merchandising techniques to promote the apartment and community.
• Actively participates in the leasing process by generating and monitoring traffic, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation, and completing move-in procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes financial reports, shop reports, traffic and closing ratios, and other operational reports to identify and resolve issues impacting leasing performance.
• Makes presentations about marketing and leasing strategies and results to clients, owners, and other business managers.
• Oversees the lease renewal program, including resident lease renewal functions, communication and notification processes, and assisting with resident move-outs.
• Responds quickly and courteously to resident and client/owner concerns, taking prompt action to solve problems or document requests.
• Supervises the community’s leasing team by interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees, and manages their performance in accordance with company policies and values.

Requirements

• Must have all licenses and/or certifications as required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to drive a golf cart on property.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance.
• May require rare or regular travel to assist other properties, attend training, or business meetings.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and take “call” as needed.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $26.00–$28.00.

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range, including business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and disability & life insurance benefits with low (free basic) employee medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous paid time off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Additional vacation accrued with tenure, plus your birthday off after 1 year of service.
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities (subject to discount and unit availability).
• Eligibility to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs (for onsite property positions) or quarterly/annual bonus programs (for corporate positions).

Benefits offered for full-time employees. For union and prevailing wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary due to collective bargaining agreements or local governing authority.