Now Hiring - Vivian Apartment - Spirit Management Services, LLC - Leasing Manager in Chicago, IL

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About Spirit Investment Partners and Spirit Management Services Spirit Investment Partners ("Spirit") is a fast growing, entrepreneurial real estate investment and development firm that utilizes our experience, integrity and creativity to achieve superior financial returns for our partners and clients. Founded in 2010, Spirit has since grown into a vertically integrated real estate operating company headquartered in Stamford, CT, with a West Coast office in Orange County, CA. Spirit Investment Partners focuses on the acquisition of value-added and development opportunities involving mixed-use and multifamily real estate located throughout the United States. Spirit has successfully executed its business model and generated high returns in partnership with some of the most well-respected domestic and international investment funds and family offices. Spirit has performed over $1.1 billion in real estate transactions in eleven states, involving approximately 6,000 multifamily units. Spirit Management Services ("SMS"), a subsidiary of Spirit Investment Partners, is a property and construction management firm responsible for servicing both Spirit and client owned portfolios. SMS is a rapidly growing property and construction management company that has doubled its staff in the past year with growth anticipated to continue. SMS currently manages a portfolio of 10 properties and has completed over $133 million in renovation projects. Why Spirit? * Spirit is a rapidly expanding company with room for growth in many areas that prefers to promote from within. * Spirit is a team environment with a strong family feel. * Spirit team members receive consistent support, direct communication, and transparency from managers and ownership. * Spirit team members feedback and input is valued and strongly encouraged. There is always a way to improve what we do. * Any and all ideas for improving Spirit policies, process and procedures are very much appreciated. * Spirit team members are self-starters. We do not micromanage here at Spirit! * There is no discord between Spirit Investment Partners and Spirit Management Services. Everyone works together and pitch in wherever and whenever needed. * Unlike most large companies, you won't feel like a number here at Spirit. Your hard work does not go unrecognized. About the Position Spirit Management Services, a subsidiary of Spirit Investment Partners ("Spirit"), is seeking a highly motivated property management professional to join its rapidly growing team of entrepreneurial real estate professionals. The position will work directly with both the property manager and senior management in all phases of the company's property management operations. The leasing manager will be responsible, under the direction of the property manager, for the overall leasing and renewal efforts for a Class A multifamily property. We will be renovating a significant amount of the units over the next year, so the lease-up of those units and continued satisfaction of current residents will be the primary responsibilities. There is tremendous room for merit-based growth at Spirit for an individual looking to make a career in the real estate property management world. The position will be on- site located at the property. Primary Responsibilities and Objectives * Field and pursue all incoming leads through the CRM and actively follow up to set tours and lease apartments based on Spirit's standards and expectation. * Coordinate the showing of vacant apartments in addition to using virtual tour tools for site unseen and on-notice leasing activity. * Complete the application screening and approval process to ensure consistency and compliance with Spirit's guidelines in addition to eligibility with government regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing application details, reviewing screening results, confirming valid documentation, completing employment verification, income verification and resident history verification. * Coordinate all components of the move-in process, including but not limited to welcome letter, rentable items (i.e., garage spot, storage, etc.), fobs, elevator reservation, lease generation and confirming execution, renters insurance and utility documentation, walking the home prior to move in, checking keys, preparing move in folder. * Follow up with all tenants regarding their renewal decisions upon lease expiration, documenting, generating and ensuring execution of renewal lease. * Ensure compliance with all government regulations such as the Americans Disability Act, the Federal Fair Housing Act, knowledge of Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), Landlord-Tenant Law, OSHA Standards, local and state building codes. * Any other duties assigned by the property manager. Qualifications, Skills & Attributes * High school education or equivalent. A Bachelor of Arts or Science from a well-regarded college or university a plus but not required. * 2-3 years of multi-family residential management experience. * Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multi-task. * Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, proactive, well organized, and mature. * Quality interpersonal skills with a strong desire to learn and succeed. * Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, entrepreneurial environment. * Must maintain a professional image with residents, vendors, contractors, investors, and Spirit principals. Additional Information Spirit offers competitive salaries, benefits package and attractive bonus incentive opportunities. If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a growing, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and dynamic organization where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded, please submit a cover letter and resume to [please apply online]. Spirit Investment Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.75 per hour Expected hours: 39 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance Schedule: * Every weekend Ability to commute/relocate: * Chicago, IL 60626: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * Residential Leasing: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person