Leasing Manager

Title: Leasing Manager

HQ Location: Hudson County, NJ

Our client is a well-established and profitable, family-owned firm headquartered in Essex County, NJ. As they steadily increase their portfolio, they are currently looking to add an experienced Leasing Manager for a large Class A luxury residential development in Hudson County, NJ.

The role:

Manage the complex's marketing and leasing needs, while training the leasing staff and keeping productivity at optimal standards. Specific tasks include:

• Establish and meet leasing goals that exceed budgeted occupancy for the community, by effectively qualifying prospective residents
• Reduce vacancy loss by encouraging immediate move-ins, conducting timely property and apartment tours, and maintaining a strong follow-up protocol.
• Consistently possess intimate knowledge of market and competitor properties, to ensure that the complex is positioned favorably, as well as ensuring its curb appeal.
• Promulgate apartment availability, pricing, and concession information among staff
• Coordinate promotional events as needed with site staff
• Review all advertising and press releases for accuracy and effectiveness
• Keep daily accurate records of customer traffic and leases via Yardi software
• Prepare, present, and distribute daily and weekly leasing reports to upper management

• Ensure Fair Housing and company policy compliance throughout all leasing presentations, and lease application criteria
• Verify lease applications through use of credit check service and online application portal
• Prepare accurate lease packages and renewals in a timely manner
• Assist residents with lease signing, move-in orientation, and apartment inspections as needed
• Attend scheduled owners' meetings, staff meetings and resident meetings as required

The person

Only candidates that can display the following experience and qualities will be considered:

• 3+ years' experience in leasing/property management
• Strong interpersonal skills, well organized and excellent time management skills
• Proficient in Property Management software i.e. Yardi, and in-depth knowledge of all rules, regulations and laws regarding property management
• Valid NJ real estate salesperson license
• Present professionally, and maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Work over-time hours as required to complete assignments/projects
• First class references, strong leadership and communication skills and a can do, team focused proactive mentality

Compensation: Competitive Base + Benefits

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