Leasing Manager

Leasing Manager — Location: Manhattan, Kansas Role Summary We are looking for someone to lead our leasing operations at Prime Place Manhattan. The Leasing Manager drives occupancy and revenue for a student housing community by leading the leasing for the team, executing an annual pre\-leasing strategy, and delivering a top\-tier tour and customer experience for students, guarantors, and parents. This role blends sales leadership, marketing coordination, and data\-driven pipeline management to meet or exceed leasing/renewal goals aligned to the academic calendar. Key Responsibilities 1\) Sales \& Leasing Leadership Own the leasing funnel (lead → tour → application → approval → lease → move\-in) and goal setting. Coach and schedule the leasing team; set tour standards, phone scripts, follow\-up cadences, and closing tactics. Run pricing and concession playbooks with the PM/Owner guidance; update availability daily. Ensure accurate, timely data in the PMS/CRM (e.g., Entrata, Yardi, ResMan, Knock). Oversee roommate matching, bed\-space assignments, waitlists, co\-signer/guarantor workflows, renewals, and transfers. 2\) Pre\-Leasing \& Renewals (Academic Calendar) Build and execute the pre\-leasing plan with milestones (housing fairs, orientation, move\-in, spring push, summer close). Launch tiered renewal campaigns (60/90/120\-day) and “sign\-sooner\-save\-more” pricing windows. Track renewals by unit/bed type; target at\-risk cohorts (graduating, Greek life moves, study\-abroad, commuters). 3\) Marketing \& Outreach Partner with marketing to manage ILS/GBP listings (pricing, availability, photos, specials) and reputation response (\<48hrs). Coordinate campus outreach: housing office, athletics, Greek life, student orgs, international programs, and local employers. Plan/host resident events: housing fairs, model tours, open houses, pop\-ups, tabling, and resident referral drives. Track digital KPIs: source mix, lead quality, CPL, and cost\-per\-lease; recommend reallocation based on performance. 4\) Customer \& Resident Experience Ensure tours (in\-person/virtual) are consistent, fast, and memorable; maintain pristine models and route signage. Oversee move\-in readiness with Ops; deliver parent/guarantor communication templates and FAQs. Collaborate with PM on service recovery for escalations; close feedback loops from reviews and surveys. 5\) Operations \& Compliance Maintain accurate leasing files, fair housing compliance, and document retention standards. Coordinate with screening vendors; ensure co\-signer/guarantor requirements and deposit/fee policies are followed. Produce weekly leasing and market reports; track competitor pricing, specials, occupancy, and new supply. Qualifications 1–3\+ years in property leasing preferred but not required; student housing experience strongly preferred Prior team lead/lead leasing or assistant manager experience a plus Proficiency with PMS/CRM (Entrata), digital lead management, and basic Excel/Google Sheets Strong communication with students and parents/guarantors; public\-facing presentation skills Fair Housing understanding; ability to work evenings/weekends during peak seasons Competencies Sales coaching \& accountability \| Data\-driven decision\-making \| Time management Event \& outreach execution \| Conflict resolution \& service recovery \| Cross\-functional teamwork Tools \& Systems PMS/CRM: \[Entrata.] Marketing/ILS: Apartments.com, Google Business Profile, Zillow, social platforms, email/SMS tools Reporting: Google Sheets/Excel dashboards; Canva/Adobe basics a plus Physical/Work Requirements Frequent touring/walking the property and models; lifting marketing materials (≤25 lbs) as needed Flex schedule during housing fairs, orientations, move\-ins, and renewal pushes Compensation \& Benefits Comp: Competitive Hourly Pay \+ monthly/seasonal leasing bonuses tied to occupancy, velocity, and renewal goals Benefits: Medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $19\.00 \- $25\.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Work Location: In person