Portfolio Leasing Manager – Boston, Massachusetts

A well-established real estate owner-operator is hiring a Leasing Manager to lead leasing performance and renewals across a residential portfolio in the Boston area. This is a high visibility role focused on occupancy outcomes, renewal execution, and leasing strategy rather than building operations.

This is not a building Property Manager opening. The scope is leasing performance, renewals, broker coordination, and leasing analytics, not maintenance oversight, vendor management, or day-to-day building operations. Property Managers who lack specific Leasing Manager experience will not be qualified. 

Key Details

• Location and work arrangement: Boston area, primarily onsite with periodic site visits
• Compensation: Base salary target $110,000 to $130,000 plus 5-10% bonus

Why This Job is Awesome / Your Impact

• Own the renewal pipeline and leasing execution for a stable, high occupancy residential portfolio
• Influence pricing and leasing strategy using comps, market feedback, and performance trends
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to improve occupancy outcomes and reduce vacancy loss
• Step into a visible role with room to drive process and strategy across multiple properties

Responsibilities

• Own the leasing performance plan across the portfolio including upcoming availability, leasing pace, and renewal strategy
• Manage renewals end to end including tenant outreach cadence, renewal offers, timing, and retention tracking
• Coordinate leasing activity with brokers and internal teams to ensure timely showings, clean handoffs, and consistent follow up
• Track leasing KPIs and trends including renewal conversion, days vacant, traffic, and pricing performance and present recommendations
• Provide market and comp insights to support pricing decisions and unit strategy
• Maintain accurate leasing data and reporting within AppFolio and Excel
• Ensure leasing and tenant related processes align with applicable regulations and internal standards

Credentials

• Residential leasing experience within an owner-operator
• Demonstrated progression in responsibility, ownership, and portfolio impact

Required Qualifications

• 7 or more years of residential leasing experience with direct ownership of renewals and leasing performance
• Experience managing a leasing pipeline and coordinating showings through brokers or internal leasing teams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, tracking, and performance analysis
• Hands-on experience with a property management system; AppFolio strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting leasing strategy for a multi property residential portfolio
• Comfortable producing KPI dashboards and presenting performance insights to leadership