Leasing Manager at Bozzuto in JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07310

Summary: Bozzuto is dedicated to creating exceptional living experiences and is seeking a Leasing Manager to lead their sales and marketing efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for generating leases, motivating the sales team, and providing outstanding customer service to prospective residents while achieving monthly sales quotas. Responsibilities: - Generate new leases and achieve monthly sales quotas - Motivate, train and lead sales and service team to reach leasing goals - Conduct 3 follow ups per lead with a conversion ratio of 8% to onsite appointments - Follow up with a phone call to every prospect within 24 hours of a property tour. Additional follow up via e-mail to take place within 48 hours - Maintain a closing ratio of 30% - Generate a minimum of one outreach event weekly - Work with Bozzuto’s marketing team to coordinate overall company branding - Know competitors and be able to leverage the Bozzuto product and people as a differentiation in the marketplace - Proficiently articulate the value proposition of the property - Deliver a positive and consistent in person experience with all prospective customers - Set up monthly meetings with local employers to provide packets of information about the community and cultivate partnership-marketing opportunities - Update property Facebook page three times per week - Shop all competition within immediate competitive set quarterly - Review monthly market surveys and be knowledgeable of content - Complete weekly competitive set survey - Report all property deficiencies to appropriate manager - Respond to, follow up on and close work order requests when applicable - Ensure lease paperwork is accurate - Administrative duties as assigned - Deliver timely and remarkable customer service to community residents - Attend resident social events - Interact with all constituents (residents, staff, clients, vendors) in a professional and courteous manner - Remain calm and friendly when resolving customer issues or interacting with upset customers - Vigorously resolve or communicate resident concerns and issues - Working weekends when prospective residents are out looking for their new home—three weekends per month with two days off during the week Required Qualifications: - 4 year college degree or equivalent relevant experience - Previous Leasing experience in the multi-family industry - 1-3 years of business to consumer sales experience in a Property Management, Retail or Hospitality environment - 1-3 years of phone sales experience - 1-3 years of customer service experience - Industry experience highly desired - A real estate license (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire) where applicable - A customer-focused mentality - Sales aptitude Required Skills: Leasing, Multi-family industry experience, Business to consumer sales, Phone sales, Real estate license, Customer service, Sales aptitude Benefits: Health & wellness benefits. We offer coverage for medical, dental, and vision, including access to the best doctors at an affordable price., Paid leave. We provide 20 days of paid time off plus holidays., Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match., Tuition reimbursement. Plus, many other programs to support career development and growth., A place you belong. We proudly offer a diverse range of employee resource groups, providing opportunities for our employees to connect over shared experiences, backgrounds, and cultures.