Now Hiring - Leasing Manager in Champaign, IL

We are seeking a highly motivated Leasing Manager to join our awesome team at Smile Fairlawn Student Living! The ideal candidate will embody Fairlawn’s core values: Be Kind, Own It, Be Flexible, and Always Improve.

Based in Champaign, IL, this Fairlawn team member will be accountable for leading a local leasing team and for managing successful sales and marketing efforts to lease properties within our 2,000-unit student portfolio on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The ideal Leasing Manager candidate will be a creative self-starter radiating positivity, who can problem-solve and adjust marketing and sales approaches, as necessary.

Why should you work here?

• Competitive Base Salary with Eligibility for Performance Incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Starting First Day of Employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
• Phone Stipend & Vehicle Stipend
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
• Employee-sponsored benefits including Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Flexible Spending and H.S.A. Accounts
• The opportunity to work for a growing organization where you are valued and can have a direct impact

What will you do?

• Exemplify the core values of Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It and Always Improve
• Manage day-to-day leasing operations including managing a leasing team comprised of part- and full-time employees
• Market all available units through approved channels, ensuring all listings are accurate, appealing and drawing traffic
• Apply established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios and meet or exceed budgeted occupancy
• Review and approve rental applications in compliance with set guidelines
• Prepare, review, and execute leases, making certain that all documents are accurate and executed in a timely manner
• Own the delivery of excellent customer service via all front-line channels (walk ins, phone, email, text)
• Prepare move-in paperwork, confirm residences are move-in ready and ensure new residents are satisfied with their housing
• Assist Senior Managers with setting market rents, defining leasing goals and the renewals process
• Contribute to online content for property listings, property websites and social media
• Become knowledgeable on our properties versus competition and effectively communicate features to prospective residents
• Learn and ensure compliance with all Fair Housing Laws including local, state, and federal housing regulations (We provide training)
• Pivot, roll up your sleeves and jump in where needed!

Who you are – We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have at least three years of sales experience
• Have at least one year of experience as a people leader successfully managing a team
• Have a bachelor's degree OR three years of leasing, property management or real estate experience.
• Have previous experience in student housing (preferred)
• Are proficient with relevant technology (e.g. Microsoft Office, AppFolio, Outlook) and can easily adapt to changing technology
• Demonstrate superior attention to detail, high energy, and a positive attitude
• Have an ability to give and receive real-time feedback with a positive mindset
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have an ability to work independently and also to work closely with other team members
• Embody our core values: Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It and Always Improve

Some additional things you will need:

• A valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle. Limited in-town usage of personal vehicle for errands, any out-of-County personal mileage reimbursed at the Federal rate
• Availability to work Saturdays (Sundays during high volume leasing seasons)
• Availability to work longer hours and weekends during department and company peak seasons
• To serve as one of the emergency contacts for the community / Availability to be on-call and assist in after-hours emergency situations
• Must be able to perform the physical functions of the position, not limited to: ability to walk properties, ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer, complete physical inspections and deliver resident communications

Fairlawn Real Estate is a fast-growing real estate firm managing approximately 5,000 units throughout Central Illinois and Indianapolis. Our company uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to run and help grow our business – the tools from EOS contribute to finding the right people and putting them in the right roles, effectively solving issues as they arise and building a culture of accountability. In short it gets everyone on the same page and working toward the same goals. If you have an ownership mindset and take pride in all the details, joining our team may be perfect for you!

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