Leasing Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Mastercraft Starwood

Description

Job Title:
Leasing Manager


Reporting To:
Starwood Group President

Mastercraft Starwood is a leading residential real estate developer and property management company in Ottawa and Toronto.

Mastercraft is developing a new generation of purpose-built rental buildings which are state of the art, transit oriented, energy efficient under the SoHo brand.

We are looking for a

Leasing Manager who is responsible for developing & executing our pre-leasing strategy and overseeing the leasing success at SOHO Purpose Built Rental Properties.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies and manage execution of pricing & leasing programs to achieve budgets including revenue management & oversight of SoHo Purpose Built properties.
• Understand leasing targets, and review leasing plans to include pricing, target market, competitive analysis, and general assessment of building curb appeal, advertising needs, leasing initiatives and leasing programs.
• Manage, develop & oversee Leasing Agents to ensure leasing targets are met by providing clear objectives and guidance; perform people manager responsibilities as required.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan and develop strategies and campaigns for all sales and leasing programs to encourage quality leasing etc.
• Identify opportunities to increase the value of the properties through renewals, new leasing opportunities and potential developments with a focus on maximizing revenue.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and analyze leasing programs and provide feedback and key customer insights/results.
• Develop & maintain leasing metrics: occupancy / vacancy rates, turnover rates, traffic reports, sales conversion, and marketing effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Operations and Human Resources to develop, coach and mentor leasing team on sales and leasing programs.
• Direct and complete market survey reports and propose necessary pricing recommendation and opportunities based on competitive threats.
• Assist with promotional material, notices and other special sales and leasing collateral to both internal and external parties.
• Complete appropriate needs analysis on what's working and what's not; identify deficiencies & recommend appropriate actions.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the President.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Supervisory/Management role with Knowledge of the real estate industry and Multi-Residential an asset.
• Must be exceptionally knowledgeable of the Ottawa real estate market & have full insights on current & future trends.
• Must be a member of TRREB and licensed by RECO or have recently completed the Real Estate Salesperson Program with understanding of all applicable laws, legislation and rights concerning resident/landlord relations.
• Ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively to leverage best practices and enable solutions that lead to action and superior results.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with prospects, residents, and internal staff.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with _mínimal direction_ and respond effectively to issues that arise.

• Computer Skills

• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, Outlook and proficiency with MRI, Zoom, Teams.

Our Company has an accommodation process in place for applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request at all stages of the recruitment and selection process.


Job Type:
Salaried - Full Time


Salary:
Base Salary + Commission per units rented


Work Location:
Ottawa - Hybrid work environment - work from home & in person as required