Leasing Manager

About the role

Fairway Management, Inc. (FWM) is a property management firm responsible for the maintenance, compliance, marketing, and business administration of over 12,200 affordable apartment homes. As a Leasing Manager, you will oversee the leasing and move-in process of new construction communities, introducing brand new senior and family apartment homes to local communities. This is a 100% travel (overnight) position with all travel-related expenses covered by Fairway Management.

You will take the lead in managing new developments, including leasing, marketing, advertising, activities, communication, and branding, with the goal of achieving 100% occupancy within an established timeframe. Assignments typically last 3-5 months, after which you will relocate to your next out-of-town assignment.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified traffic and document all inquiries and denials.
• Plan and implement marketing events, utilizing social media and other online sources.
• Visit competitive properties and prepare associated competition reports.
• Communicate professionally with clients, investors, community leaders, and employees.
• Manage required application paperwork and compliance processes.
• Take applications, collect required documentation, and process applicant credit/criminal screenings.
• Achieve high approval percentages through compliance partnerships.
• Prepare and implement a timely move-in process to achieve 100% occupancy.
• Ensure resident applications are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy.
• Review and prepare for approval new/existing resident applications and certifications.
• Maintain excellent client relations by working directly with site staff as needed.
• Review supporting financial documentation, such as bank statements, pay stubs, and retirement statements.
• Identify irregularities in case documents and communicate them to supervisors.
• Demonstrate strong follow-up and multitasking skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Adhere to defined procedures, guidelines, and performance standards.

Requirements

• College degree required.
• 1+ years of leasing, property management, hospitality, and/or retail experience preferred.
• Sales and marketing skillset, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task at a high level and develop effective solutions to problems.
• Proficient in English with accurate usage of grammar and punctuation.
• Comfortable working in a deadline-oriented environment with a sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office products and social media.
• Flexibility with schedule and 100% travel required (assignments last 3-5 months on average).
• Must have a personal vehicle available for travel.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Quarterly incentive plan after the first full quarter of employment.
• Monthly goal incentive program with gift card rewards.
• Living expenses covered, including:
  • Hotel lodging.
  • Utilities and cable internet.
  • Gas card and mileage reimbursement (guidelines apply).
  • Daily food per diem (guidelines apply).
  • Airfare (guidelines apply).
• Laptop provided.

Pay

Competitive base salary with bonus program opportunities.