Residential Leasing Manager (Portfolio Lead)

Residential Leasing Manager (Portfolio Lead)
Mankato, MN | Full-Time (40 hrs/week) | In-Office + Regional Travel

We are seeking an experienced Residential Leasing Manager to lead leasing operations across a growing multi-property portfolio in Southern Minnesota. This role is responsible for driving occupancy, overseeing the full leasing lifecycle, and leading a small team of remote leasing agents.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real decision-making authority—not just administrative coordination.

Why This Role

This role is designed for someone ready to step beyond transactional leasing into a leadership position. You will have direct impact on occupancy performance, leasing strategy, and team execution across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead residential leasing operations across the portfolio.
• Review, approve, and deny rental applications in alignment with company criteria and Fair Housing standards.
• Oversee lease execution, renewals, and compliance with Minnesota housing regulations.
• Coordinate and ensure smooth move-ins and move-outs, including timelines, communication, and unit readiness.
• Serve as the escalation point for tenant and prospect concerns, including difficult or sensitive conversations.
• Direct and support 2–4 remote leasing agents, ensuring responsiveness, consistency, and performance.
• Collaborate on and participate in collections and eviction processes when necessary.
• Monitor leasing performance, vacancy trends, and conversion metrics; adjust approach as needed.
• Travel to properties (up to ~2 hours from Mankato, typically within 35 mins) for showings, inspections, move-ins, and team coordination.
• Some (limited) weekend hours for occasional weekend move-ins/outs falling on weekends

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of residential leasing or property management experience.
• Proven ability to make independent leasing decisions, including application approvals/denials.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating other leasing staff strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Fair Housing laws and leasing compliance.
• Confident communicator able to handle conflict, negotiations, and tenant relations professionally.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple properties and priorities simultaneously.
• Tech-comfortable with property management software, CRM systems, and digital leasing tools.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the region.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $62,000 – $71,000 annually
• Performance Bonus: Up to $5,000 annually based on occupancy and leasing performance
• Mileage reimbursement for property travel
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, growth-oriented portfolio with opportunity for expanded leadership responsibility

Pay: $62,000.00 - $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you expect to pass the criminal background check required by the state of Minnesota for individuals involved in managing residential properties?
• Do you expect your driving record is clean enough to be insurable, without significant cost increases, on a company drivers insurance plan?
• How many years of Residential Leasing/Lease Processing experience do you have?

License/Certification:

• Drivers License? (Required)
• Real Estate License? (Required)

Work Location: In person