Role Description
The Regional Lease-Up Specialist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of leasing, marketing, and training at the property for a portfolio of multifamily housing communities. This role works closely with the Regional Supervisor, Community Manager, and staff to set leasing goals and develop a strategic marketing plan for achieving budgeted occupancy. The Regional Lease-Up Specialist is responsible for effectively leading the leasing team and accomplishing effective leasing, marketing, and positive resident relations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Strategic Leasing Management
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Develop yearly marketing plan and utilize marketing strategies & systems.
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Quickly identify market issues while implementing a plan to stabilize leasing and marketing efforts.
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Execute analysis and market studies for multifamily competitors and markets.
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Maintain solid awareness of the company and regional performance & goals.
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Execute decisions that will have a positive effect on performance.
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Communicate with the Regional VP, Regional Supervisors & Property Managers on all goals, objections & concerns.
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Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow-up procedures met, signing/documentation of leases, and reporting systems are accurate and up to date.
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Develop and implement community engagement events and resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.).
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Develop new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with business contacts and vendors.
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Identify potential Company customers utilizing market and demographic data as well as industry knowledge.
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Mentor community team members on leasing and marketing skills and concepts.
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Model effective leasing and customer service techniques and communicate expectations to site team members.
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Keep abreast of relevant industry topics to incorporate them into planning and decision-making.
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Maintain an awareness and understanding of the company's goals and work to enhance its overall image and presence in the market.
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Identify marketing needs of specific communities or areas to facilitate developing and implementing marketing plans to accomplish objectives.
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Seek out and utilize available internal and external resources to meet goals and objectives.
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Regularly monitor resident satisfaction in person and through follow-up phone calls and utilizing Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
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Communicate regularly with the Regional Vice President, Regional Supervisors, and Community Managers regarding goals, objectives, relevant concerns, problems, and solutions.
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Develop marketing communication materials targeting Company market niches.
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Monitor and implement all social media and online presence, including all campaigns being used.
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Oversee all digital marketing campaigns and optimizations, including but not limited to PPC, SEO, ILS Listings, and Google My Business.
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Training
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Onboard new team members onto company platforms, including but not limited to Entrata, Onesite, J Turner, etc.
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Conduct on-site training remotely and or during each site visit consisting of individual one-on-one training and complete staff training.
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Conduct outreach efforts with the team and showcase how to outreach effectively.
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Conduct follow-ups with team members and train them on how to follow up effectively.
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Host training with leasing and marketing teams on social media branding guidelines and platforms.
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Review quarterly phone shops and in-person shops (at minimum) and work with sites that score below standard on training them on how to properly give phone and in-person tours.
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Review the outreach calendar with LM and GM and train them to maximize daily outreach by enforcing fundamental marketing principles and ensuring they are doing the basics daily.
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Provide training content to enhance our SharePoint resources to grow our training platforms.
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Personnel Management
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Use consistent techniques & company directives to recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, and develop on-site staff.
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Mentor, motivate, and enrich team knowledge of the new development department.
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Work alongside Senior Regional Leasing and Training Director and executive team to ensure Asset brand standards are upheld in all marketing initiatives.
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Ensure the effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with Asset training benchmarks.
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Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership.
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Ensure staff compliance and consistency with Company policies and procedures by monitoring Gracehill.
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Administrative & Management
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Ensure all administrative & leasing reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted on a timely basis.
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Review portfolio websites for accuracy and ensure all items are updated with specials, amenities, pictures, videos, blogs, etc.
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Audit files and property as needed.
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Financial Management
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Achieve the highest possible net operating income by implementing effective cost control, revenue & leasing improvement; identify trends and recommend strategies and adjustments.
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Provide insights to respective Regional Supervisor for yearly marketing budgets/forecasts.
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Travel
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This position requires greater than 50% travel annually.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree preferred.
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Experience in regional marketing, ideally new development.
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Experience managing social media and digital marketing campaigns required.
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Strong analytical and communication skills required.
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Creative and innovative mindset required.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required.
Benefits
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Be part of a growth-focused, innovative company.
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Work with a talented, passionate team.
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Competitive salary and benefits.
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Opportunities for professional development.
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We're FUN.
Compensation
A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000.