Leasing & Marketing Associate
2 days ago
New York
We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented Leasing & Real Estate Marketing Associate to drive occupancy and elevate our brand across a growing residential portfolio in Manhattan, Long Island, and Connecticut. The role is designed for someone who understands how to market apartments, fill vacancies, and create demand through compelling property positioning. This position combines hands-on leasing operations with creative marketing responsibilities. The right candidate is someone who takes ownership of their work, brings a service-first mindset to every interaction, and is motivated to grow professionally within a company that rewards initiative and results. About the Role A real Beyond technical qualifications, we value character, ownership, and judgment. The ideal candidate demonstrates: • A strong understanding of real estate marketing. You understand how renters search, what captures their attention, and what ultimately motivates them to schedule a tour., • A self-motivated, proactive approach. You take ownership of vacancies and treat every empty unit as a problem to solve., • A sharp visual and branding instinct. You recognize the difference between a listing photo that gets ignored and one that stops someone mid-scroll., • A genuine focus on the renter experience. You care about every step of the journey, from the first online interaction through the signed lease., • A growth mindset. You are eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow into leadership within a company that promotes from within., • Comfort with modern technology. You are enthusiastic about using AI tools, marketing automation, and data analytics to improve marketing performance. Responsibilities Property Marketing & Listing Management • Create and manage high-performing property listings on StreetEasy, building websites, Apartments.com, Zillow, and other rental platforms, • Write compelling, SEO-friendly listing descriptions that highlight unit features, building amenities, and neighborhood selling points, • Coordinate and direct professional photography, videography, 3D tours, and virtual staging for available units, • Develop and execute marketing plans for new vacancies, lease-ups, and repositioned properties, • Monitor listing performance (views, inquiries, conversion rates) and optimize based on data, • Manage property-level and company social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn, • Create engaging content including unit walkthroughs, neighborhood highlights, tenant testimonials, and behind-the-scenes property content, • Plan and execute targeted digital ad campaigns to drive qualified leasing traffic, • Design marketing collateral including brochures, flyers, email campaigns, and digital signage, • Respond to inbound leasing inquiries promptly and professionally to maximize lead conversion, • Schedule and conduct property showings, open houses, and prospect tours, • Manage the full application pipeline: screening, processing, lease preparation, and move-in coordination, • Follow up with prospects through email, phone, and text to nurture leads through the leasing funnel, • Collaborate with the leasing team and property management to maintain target occupancy rates, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Yardi including availability, pricing, lease status, and prospect activity Qualifications Required • Minimum 2 years of property leasing experience in residential real estate, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Real estate photography and videography experience, including editing and post-production, • Experience running paid digital advertising campaigns (Meta Ads, Google Ads, or similar), • Proficiency with property management software such as Yardi, RealPage, or AppFolio, • Familiarity with AI-powered marketing tools and a willingness to integrate them into daily workflows, • Knowledge of the NYC, Long Island, and Connecticut rental markets, • Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar) Benefits: • Salary: $80,000 - $85,000, • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off