About the position
GMH Communities, Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is a dynamic real estate company specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of exceptional living communities throughout the United States. Our student living sector provides our residents with leading-edge amenities, community spaces, and apartments to maximize their college experience. 1047 Commonwealth is unlike most apartment communities. As Boston's premier off campus housing community, our apartments are thoughtfully designed from the ground up to achieve the utmost comfort and convenience of our residents. All of our studio apartments are stylishly outfitted with the kind of premium materials and finishes you would expect from a luxury hotel. The Leasing Manager reports to the General Manager and oversees all activities related to leasing and occupancy. The Leasing Manager's primary responsibilities are to meet or exceed budgeted occupancy, supervise the Leasing Consultants, and maintain excellent resident relations through outstanding customer service. The Leasing Manager is also responsible for complying with all state, federal and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing.
Responsibilities
- Collect and secure rental payments
- Conduct phone, online, and in person sales with prospective residents and renewals
- In conjunction with the leasing team, develop, plan, & execute all leasing events & activities
- In conjunction with the leasing team, develop, plan & execute all resident retention events
- Maintain understanding of the market/competitors by completing market surveys
- Compile and submit weekly reports; Compile and submit market survey
- Lead tours, process and close leases, maintain accurate lease files
- Provide training, instruction, and support to all leasing team members
- Show off our community by prioritizing curb appeal and maintaining accurate and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the property and market
- Develop the marketing plan for generating new leases, lease retention, and renewals
- Develop monthly resident events calendar and social media campaigns for resident outreach
- Responsible for social media postings in compliance with marketing guidelines
- Head up the social media representation, presence, and marketing outreach for the property
- Leverage social media platforms to engage with the community: share updates, resident testimonials, and looks at the community
- Maintain relationships with vendors, brokers, and community members
Requirements
- Leasing and marketing experience—Required
- 2-3 years' experience in student housing—Strongly Preferred
- Experience with Canva or Adobe Suite, preferred
- Proficient in social media marketing
- Demonstrated ability to secure leases and provide sales leadership and training
- Experience leading a high-performing sales team
- Experience and knowledge of Yardi or Entrata systems
- Strong competency with Microsoft Office, TEAMs, Zoom, and Outlook
Benefits
- Commission Eligible
- 401(K) Matching Program
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
