Leasing Regional Manager

Responsibilities:

In Chicago, luxury living has a name: Related Rentals. As the city’s premier luxury rental brand, we blend world-class design, hotel-level service, and curated lifestyle experiences across iconic addresses in the West Loop, Streeterville, and Lakeshore neighborhoods.

We are seeking a dynamic Regional Leasing Manager to drive leasing strategy and performance across four Class A properties in Chicago: 500 Lake Shore Drive, One Bennett Park, The Row, and Lakeshore Plaza, while leading the high-profile lease-up of 400 Lake Shore Drive, a signature 635-unit luxury tower opening for pre-leasing in 2026.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you will shape demand, define market perception, and reinforce Related’s reputation as Chicago’s benchmark for elevated urban living. *Key Responsibilities**Portfolio Leadership Oversee leasing operations, occupancy management, and dynamic pricing strategy across four established Class A properties.

• Partner closely with onsite teams to deliver a seamless, service-first experience for prospects and residents.
• Provide senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights into performance trends, opportunities, and risks.

Lease-Up Leadership – 400 Lake Shore Drive* Develop and execute the full leasing and marketing strategy for a 635-unit ground-up luxury tower preleasing in 2026.

• Build early pre-leasing momentum through sophisticated positioning, targeted outreach, events, and disciplined pricing.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, construction, and development teams to ensure flawless alignment from concept through opening day.

Market & Performance Management* Monitor and analyze key metrics: occupancy, absorption rates, rent velocity, traffic sources, conversion funnels, and competitive positioning.

• Deliver concise reporting and strategic recommendations that drive achievement of business-plan goals.
• Maintain deep knowledge of Chicago’s competitive landscape, emerging submarkets, and evolving resident expectations.
• Ensure every property’s leasing presentation, messaging, and prospect journey reflects Related’s exacting luxury standards.
• Partner with the marketing team to create high-impact campaigns, collateral, events, and digital assets.
• Ensure accurate, timely availability listings on property websites and third-party platforms.

Customer Service Excellence* Model and reinforce a culture of exceptional service for prospective and current residents.

• Resolve escalated concerns with empathy, urgency, and professionalism.
• Build lasting resident relationships that drive high retention and positive word-of-mouth.

Financial Planning & Oversight* Contribute to annual operating budgets and detailed lease-up pro formas.

• Monitor and manage expenditures related to staffing, marketing, concessions, and revenue-management initiatives.

Qualifications: Who We Are Looking For* 3–5+ years leading leasing strategy for multiple luxury or Class A multifamily properties (Chicago market experience strongly preferred)

• Proven success managing or leasing-up high-profile assets
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Advanced proficiency with Yardi and Salesforce
• Polished communicator comfortable engaging executives, and high-net-worth prospects
• Superior organizational skills and true customer-service obsession
• Flexible schedule including weekends/evenings as needed
• Illinois Real Estate Leasing Agent License required within first 120 day

Compensation:* $140,000 - $150,000 / annually

• plus annual performance based bonus

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Overview: Build Your Career With Related Management Company A subsidiary of Related Companies, Related Management Company (RMC) is a premier owner/operator of real estate, managing hundreds of properties across multiple states and Washington, D.C. We set the standard in workforce, market-rate, and luxury housing while leading in sustainability, with many new developments pursuing LEED Silver certification or higher.

At RMC, exceptional service, innovative design, and thriving communities define our work. Our success is powered by bold thinkers and entrepreneurial spirits, fostering growth, internal mobility, and leadership development.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive culture with competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.

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