Leasing Manager

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Tailwind Group is a top twenty owner and manager of off‑campus student housing and brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry. We are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace culture that is second to none. We strive to fight for the highest possible good of the people that matter most, including our team members! Attracting and retaining the most talented and passionate individuals in our industry is an ongoing objective at Tailwind Group.

We would love for you to join our team!

Full‑time

Quarters Gainesville is a unique housing community consisting of 251 units and 920 beds, designed with University of Florida students in mind.

This is a full‑time position working a standard schedule, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nights or weekends may be required from time to time dependent on business needs.

The compensation range for this position is $48,000.00 – $58,000.00 plus bonus potential. This range is determined by current market data based on the position requirements and complexities. Final offers of employment will be based on multiple factors including candidate education, skills, experience, and location.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for employees and their families
• 17 Days of PTO in your first full year + 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company matching
• On‑the‑job training and career development
• Paid Parental Leave

• Lead the property team to achieve a minimum of 95% occupancy each year.
• Utilize effective sales strategies to maximize revenues while keeping concession spend at or below budget.
• Act as lead salesperson by conducting all tours, responding to leasing inquiries, and completing follow‑up with prospective residents.
• Train and develop the Leasing Specialists and/or Community Assistant to perform all above responsibilities when the Leasing Manager is unable to be onsite.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service during each encounter with residents, prospects, vendors, officials, and community members.
• Participate and assist with the execution and development of marketing efforts on campus and in the community, customer appreciation events, and other special events.
• Be an expert on current market conditions, trends, and local competitors.
• Manage all administrative, inventory and reporting related tasks within the department.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field, and/or one or more years of progressive experience in student housing.
• Relevant property management, student housing, or sales/marketing experience is a plus.

• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Possess strong administrative, organization and communication skills.
• Be a self‑motivated individual and excel at working in a team environment.
• Understand basic standards of property management including Fair Housing laws, Tenant/Landlord rights, and general real estate principles.
• Experience with Entrata software is preferred.

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A complete list of responsibilities and duties can be provided during the interview process.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship at this time. Tailwind Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:
We are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position.