Leasing Manager

Description:

• Our client is looking to hire a leasing manager who can oversee the leasing unit.

• Responsibilities:-

• Guide the activities and operations of a leasing team to ensure revenue goals are achieved
• Organize meetings during which leasing operations are discussed to identify solutions necessary for achieving occupancy targets
• Weekly reporting for leasing activity on current portfolio (income, vacancy and occupancy rate, complaints, maintenance report)
• Oversee the processing and approval of client applications and lease documents
• Oversee the marketing and advertising of vacancies on media/advert channels to attract potential tenants
• Oversee a team that needs to scout and identify prospective tenants looking to lease a property
• Run background checks on potential tenants to evaluate their credit status and criminal records to determine if they are eligible occupy a building
• Elaborate the terms of lease, rental rate and period of payment to tenants
• Oversee the hiring and on-the-job training of leasing recruits to bring them up-to-speed on work activities
• Conduct survey of the property market to obtain information on competing lease rates and other trends that affect occupancy/rent
• Supervise campaign activities for the publicity of properties available for lease
• Oversee the designation of leasing staff to appropriate territories
• Ensure the proper documentation and storage of leasing files
• Develop and implement policies necessary for improving the profitability and efficiency of a leasing department. 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• A degree in Business Administration, or Marketing (or equivalent) from a reputable university. 
• At least 5 years of sales & leasing field experience
• The ability to plan and negotiate and the knowledge of the real estate market.
• Good communication, presentation and negotiation skills 
• Leadership skills
• Relationship building skills
• Track record of continuous improvement and learning
• Excellent work ethic
• Productivity oriented
• Excellent command of written and spoken English