Leasing and Marketing Manager – Landmark Properties (Tampa)

Landmark Properties, headquartered in Athens, Georgia, is a fully integrated real estate firm specializing in the development and management of high quality student housing communities. We are seeking an experienced Leasing & Marketing Manager to effectively market the community and ensure the leasing targets are achieved. The Leasing and Marketing Manager works closely with the Community Manager and acts as a quality supervisor on the leasing floor, providing direct oversight and assistance to the Leasing Ambassadors as they interact and assist our clients. Leasing and Marketing Managers should have a high level of energy and always demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marketing and leasing efforts to maximize the occupancy of the community
• Prepare marketing plans and develop new strategies and programs designed to meet occupancy goals
• Train leasing staff on how to market on campus and locations that students frequent
• Prepare daily and weekly leasing reports and pricing recommendations
• Ensure leasing staff complies with corporate procedures and government laws on Fair Housing
• Ensure follow up activities take place for all prospective residents
• Manage and review all lease, guarantor and data entry processes
• Assist in timely collection and processing of rental and other income
• Coordinate and participate in resident retention programs
• Generate and track traffic of prospective residents by utilizing effective marketing techniques
• Conduct all tasks necessary to close the sale, including making appointments, generating new leads, conducting tours, maintaining the model and traffic follow up
• Walk tour route and model unit daily
• Ensure an adequate stock of professionally printed collateral and promotional items are on hand at all times
• Monitor and update all social media channels to promote the property
• Manage roommate matching, transfer, and move-ins
• Assist the Community Manager with the accounts payable process
• Participate in all turn related activities
• Operates marketing activities within the confines of the marketing budget, deviating only with prior approval
• Assist in development and supervision of staff
• Understand the needs and expectations of residents, prospective residents, clients, and vendors and exceed their expectations
• Maintain a positive community environment for both residents and associates and encourage participation in events and activities
• Assist in mediation and resolution of resident conflicts by encouraging the respect for and appreciation of individual differences

Requirements

• Bachelor degree strongly preferred, high school diploma required
• 2 years leasing experience in the student housing industry preferred
• Superior customer service and communication skills
• Must display strong leadership skills and the ability to solve day to day problems
• Must maintain an above-average closing ratio and resident retention average
• Strong internet, word processing, and spreadsheet skills
• Entrata experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Student Housing: 2 years
• Leasing: 2 years

Education:

• Bachelor’s

Location:

• Tampa, FL
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