Leasing Manager

Overview

Manage leasing sales/marketing to maintain 95% occupancy for student housing.

Key Responsibilities

• market analysis
• revenue management
• leasing sales
• reporting
• inventory management
• staff training

Tasks

-Be an expert on current market conditions, trends, and local competitors. -Lead the property team to achieve a minimum of 95% occupancy each year. -Participate and assist with the execution and development of marketing efforts on campus and in the community, customer appreciation events, and other special events. -Utilize effective sales strategies to maximize revenues while keeping concession spend at or below budget. -Train and develop the Leasing Specialists and/or Community Assistant to perform all above responsibilities when the Leasing Manager is unable to be onsite. -Act as lead salesperson by conducting all tours, responding to leasing inquiries, and completing follow-up with the prospective residents. -Manage all administrative, inventory and reporting related tasks within the department.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• entrata
• customer service
• self‑motivated
• teamwork
• admin skills

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field, and/or one or more years of progressive experience in student housing. -Relevant property management, student housing, or sales/marketing experience is a plus. -Demonstrate excellent customer service during each encounter with residents, prospects, vendors, officials, and community members. -Understand basic standards of property management including Fair Housing laws, Tenant/Landlord rights, and general real estate principles. -Experience with Entrata software is preferred. -Be a self-motivated individual and excel at working in a team environment. -Possess strong administrative, organization and communication skills.

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Benefits

-Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for employees and their families -Paid Parental Leave -17 Days of PTO in your first full year + 9 Paid Holidays -401(k) with company matching -On-the-job training and career development

About Tailwind Group, Inc.

-Its first major project, a $20 million, 456-bedroom College Town development at Minnesota State University, launched the company into multi-state growth. -Headquartered in Mankato, Minnesota, Tailwind expanded post-2015 into major college markets including Iowa City, Columbus, Tuscaloosa and Bloomington. -By 2021, its portfolio boasted over 12,000 student housing bedrooms and included six major assets in tier-one university towns. -In 2022–2024, Tailwind diversified into commercial redevelopment—transforming urban blocks with mixed-use spaces, retail anchors like TJ Maxx and Old Navy, plus new city-block projects. -Typical projects span ground-up student housing towers, acquire-and-rebrand communities, and commercial plazas with restaurants, offices, and retail. -Known for its bold redevelopment of College Street in Iowa City including an 11-story LEED-Gold tower, the firm blends student living with urban commercial vibrancy.

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Visa Sponsorship

-this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.