Leasing Manager | Property Management

About the role

As Leasing Manager, you will lead the leasing team and own the leasing process end‑to‑end for GC Realty & Development, LLC, overseeing marketing, rate setting, showings, application review, lease execution, and compliance for roughly 1,500 units managed across Chicago and its suburbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full leasing cycle: marketing vacant units, setting rental rates, approving marketing strategies, managing showings, reviewing applications, and executing leases.
• Set rental rates for new and existing clients based on market conditions.
• Approve and adjust marketing strategies for all vacant units.
• Keep showing schedules full and step in on properties with no applications after 7 days.
• Review and approve or deny every application within 3 days, including new subsidy programs or grants.
• Review new leases and renewals for accuracy before execution.
• Lead a team of 2 showing agents, 2 1099 showing agents, a marketing coordinator, and an underwriter; coach, hold accountable, and ensure proper staffing for showing volume.
• Own leasing client escalations and keep clients updated on status.
• Ensure all leasing activities follow local and state landlord/tenant law and company policy.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Leasing Agent.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role (5+ years as a Leasing Supervisor preferred).
• Illinois Broker’s License required.
• Working understanding of local and state landlord/tenant law, including suburb and village rental requirements.
• Experience with third‑party leasing agreements, owner agreements, and related documents.

Skills

• Comfort using MLS and other rental databases to price, compare, and market units.
• Proven track record hiring, training, coaching, and holding a leasing team accountable.
• Strong front‑line customer service skills with tenants, applicants, clients, vendors, and other real‑estate professionals.

Benefits

• Monthly performance‑based bonus opportunity.
• Company‑funded Book Club worth up to $500 per year.
• Referral Program: $1,000 bonus for each hired team member you refer.
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks PTO in your first year.
• Paid Birthday: Take a paid day off during your birthday month.
• Paid Holidays: 7 recognized holidays annually.
• Health Coverage: health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additional Benefits: optional life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident, and Healthcare FSA with employer premium assistance.

Pay

Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 per year, based on experience.