Leasing Manager

About the Role

The Leasing Manager is an onsite leader responsible for driving the property’s leasing and marketing efforts. This role collaborates with the property manager to ensure the community’s events and campaigns are targeted, creative, and aligned with the PeakMade brand. 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 customers, build rapport, and create authentic connections while treating your team, residents, and communities with respect.
• Creative: You think outside the box and implement unique marketing strategies that positively impact your community.
• Flexible: You adapt and manage through fast-paced, constantly changing environments.
• A Leader: You lead by example, own your role, and demonstrate Peak mindsets in every situation.
• Technologically Proficient: You are highly proficient with social media platforms and navigate Microsoft Office and property management software with ease.

Responsibilities

Leasing and Operations

• Hire, lead, and develop full-time and part-time leasing staff, including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and development.
• 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, anticipating needs and addressing concerns proactively.
• Lease and renew beds/apartments in person, on the phone, or online.
• Assist with move-out and move-in events, including collecting deposits and fees associated with move-in.

Digital Execution

• Regularly use apps such as Instagram, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Lightroom, VSCO, Canva, and other creative tools.
• Maintain an up-to-date and fresh look on all property social media platforms.
• Utilize Canva to create visually appealing flyers, social graphics, and videos to promote the lifestyle at your PeakMade community.
• Manage online reputation through platforms like Reputation.com, 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 to impact sales and leasing efforts, particularly for college students.
• Apply established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and achieve budgeted occupancy.
• Maintain accurate and current prospect traffic and leasing data.

Requirements

• 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 connection, belonging, teamwork, and productivity.
• A passion for helping college students find their next home.

Benefits

• 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 provided.
• 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.

About the Company

PeakMade Real Estate is an Atlanta-based company specializing in the management and development of off-campus student housing, multi-family, and build-to-rent communities across the U.S. The working environment is fun, collaborative, forward-thinking, and purposeful.