Leasing Manager

Strong sales and customer service skills with excellent communication and time management abilities with a demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals and sales targets. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, strong problem-solving skills, and a data-driven mindset. Knowledgeable of market trends and social media, with the ability to coach and mentor others while
multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Must have a reliable vehicle for outreach; bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Leasing Managers have a passion and energy for leasing. They are creative, detail oriented,
team focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Tasked with designing and
implementing marketing strategies that will achieve and maintain occupancy and revenue
objectives, our Leasing Managers are essential to a community's success.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Hire, train, coach, counsel and manage a successful leasing team
• Encourage and build positive relationships with all team members, customers, and
  vendors
• Oversee leasing process from first point of contact to move-in, ensuring internal
  quality control standards are maintained
• Utilize sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing
  ratios and achieve budgetary goals
• Inspect apartments and the community to ensure product quality
• Oversee all aspects of community marketing and advertising efforts
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and community plans
• Ensure purchase order process is completed according to internal quality control
  standards
• Stay abreast of industry trends
• Contribute to community and company engagement efforts
• Demonstrate behaviors that cultivate a positive work culture
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager and/or supervisor

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong sales aptitude with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to project an outgoing personality
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to maintain adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• High-level critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational capability
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Ability to keep accurate and neat records
• Knowledge of current applicable laws
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Two years of experience in property management or similar high-volume sales, marketing, or real estate environment
• Experience with Yardi products a plus

Req Benefits: Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry. Southern provides: * A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost * Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances * Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with Company contribution * Paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty * Continuing Education You can customize your package to include: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate. Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

Compensation: $21.82 - $29.55