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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:
- Leasing: 2 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Location:
- Tampa, FL (Preferred)
