Director of Leasing (, PR, United States)

About our client : Our client is a 50-person Real Estate investment firm with offices across Chicago, New York and Puerto Rico. They focus on multi-family residential real estate development, acquisitions, asset and property management, leasing and corporate real estate services in up-and-coming Chicago neighborhoods. The Company has developed, owned or managed more than 3000 multi-family apartment units valued in excess of $300 million.

About the role : We are looking for someone to lead the leasing operation for an expanding portfolio of multifamily and single-family properties.

The principal duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following :

• Oversee all leasing endeavors and be primary point person responsible for a portfolio of approximately 3,000 units and growing.
• Actively manage, coach and develop team of 7-8 individuals responsible for the leasing of existing properties (call center, leasing agents, photographers, etc.).
• Collaborate efficiently and effectively with other leadership team members on the development and enforcement of the company’s core values.
• Leverage and expand the network of “best-in-class” multifamily contacts, including CHA & subsidies, and foster strong relationships with callers, leasing agents, vendors, as well as third-party tenant representatives throughout the region.
• Create, edit, audit, and own all aspects of unit listings; from amenities, photos, descriptions, and any promotions we may or may not be running.
• Interface with and screen all applicants, ultimately deciding whether to rent based on our mutually agreed criteria.
• Prepare written proposals and letters of intent for both existing and new tenants.
• Negotiate lease terms and prepare exhibits.
• Prepare leasing and other reports.
• Coordinate the final negotiated transaction with lease administration, tenant coordination and asset management.
• Stay abreast of market conditions to ensure company listings and offerings are competitive with market, prepare competitive property assessments and make necessary recommendations.
• Proactively solicit feedback from callers and leasing agents to address any issues that are slowing showing activity and preventing units from being rented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for this position include the following :

Compensation : competitive base salary, bonus + employeebenefits

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