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Leasing Manager
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What they do
A Property Manager manages operations for an apartment building or complex. Recruits and screens tenants for apartments, collects rents and security deposits, responds to requests or complaints from tenants, supervises maintenance and repairs; oversees payment of bills, insurance, taxes and recordkeeping. Manages property and services on behalf of a community association, for properties such as condominiums or cooperatives. Collects fees or dues, responds to requests or complaints, supervises maintenance, oversees work done by contractors, and provides accounting of income and expenses. May also assist owners or a board of directors with regulatory compliance or compliance with community association rules. Manages the operation of commercial or residential properties. Oversees the collection of rents and payment of bills, taxes and insurance for properties, and provides property owners with reports on finances and the status of properties. Directs leasing operations, or equipment and machinery rentals, for a company or business. Determines charges and prepares rental or lease agreements; supervises inventory, equipment maintenance and recordkeeping for leasing operations.
$70,689 / year median in Minnesota
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Compensation Base wage:
$42,000 - $95,000 (to include bonus and commission) Full Leasing Ownership The Leasing Manager owns the prospect experience from first contact through signed lease. Growing Portfolio Support multifamily communities across an expanding Minnesota portfolio. Ownership Exposure Work directly with ownership on lease-up strategy, traffic generation, pricing, and leasing performance. Duties & ResponsibilitiesLEAD MANAGEMENT & PROSPECT ENGAGEMENT
- Respond to inbound leads across phone, text, and email
- Maintain consistent follow-up cadence throughout the prospect journey
- Schedule tours and manage appointment pipeline
- Drive urgency and engagement through strong lead management practices
LEAD THE LEASING EXPERIENCE
- Conduct in-person and virtual tours
- Build strong prospect relationships through consistent communication
- Guide prospects through applications and lease execution
- Manage the full leasing cycle independently from first contact through signed lease
DRIVE LEASE-UP SUCCESS
- Lead leasing efforts for new community openings
- Drive leasing momentum from pre-leasing through stabilization
- Partner with leadership on pricing, traffic strategy, and concessions
- Help establish leasing processes and expectations for new communities
MAXIMIZE ANCILLARY INCOME
- Introduce garages, storage, and parking during every tour and again before lease signing
- Assign and track parking, garage, and storage rentals alongside unit leasing goals
- Reinforce ancillary selling with onsite leasing and management teams across the portfolio
- Partner with ownership on incentives and initiatives that grow ancillary income during lease-up
TRACK & REPORT PERFORMANCE
- Monitor leads, tours, applications, and conversion activity—and flag risks early
- Track which marketing sources drive qualified traffic and recommend adjustments to improve conversion
- Stay current on market comps and conditions to inform pricing and concession conversations
- Share clear, consistent updates with leadership on results, trends, and recommended next steps Qualifications
- 5+ years of multifamily leasing experience
- Lease-up and sales experience required, with strong closing performance and sales confidence
- Experience managing the full leasing cycle independently
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience with RentCafe and Yardi required; CRM experience preferred
- Self-directed, organized, and highly accountable
- Strong knowledge of Fair Housing regulations
- Ability to operate confidently across multiple communities and teams
- Adaptable, customer-centric, and committed to an exceptional prospect experience
- Experience promoting ancillary offerings (parking, garages, storage) a plus How to apply Send your resume and a cover letter outlining your property management highlights