Monarch Investment and Management Group is looking for a Leasing and Marketing Specialist to join our team in the Cedar Rapids area. We are offering up to $55k/ year, plus full benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Monarch Investment and Management Group is a winner of the National Apartment Associations 2021 Best Places to Work. We currently manage over 72,000 apartment units in 20 states, making us the 8th largest multifamily owner in the country per NMHC. In addition, Monarch operates a nationally franchised hotel and a ski and snowboard resort.

This person will continuously analyze and ensure that Marketing Plans are tailored to specific property needs and implemented correctly within a specific region. They are responsible for overseeing the team’s market surveys, comp reporting and making recommendations for market rental rates as well as any specials that might be offered. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Write and continually update properties written Marketing Plans are up to date by offering suggestions when applicable for implementation and change through systematic, documented evaluation
• Establish and engage in a proactive, team-centered approach to working with all operational and marketing team members, including Regional Managers, Assistant Regional Managers, Property Managers, and Regional Marketing Directors
• Write and update collateral marketing and leasing materials used by the properties are within MIMG policies and are at the highest level of quality available within budgetary constraints
• Collect and analyses market surveys produced by properties and make adjustment recommendations for market rates and specials offered.
• Understand and be the expert on regional trends, including “Latest and greatest” marketing strategies
• Complete on-site audits of all Marketing and Leasing activities including YARDI data and lease files
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting on marketing source performance, staff performance, property leasing goals, under-performing properties, and other reporting as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required:

• At least 1+ year experience in apartment leasing and/or property management.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in marketing, investment property marketing preferred
• Expert knowledge in Craigslist and social media platforms including Facebook
• Exceptional communication and people skills.
• The ability to adapt to a fast paced, high-energy office environment.
• Maintains a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
• Treats all employees and residents in a courteous manner at all times.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to positively motivate others.
• Willing to travel within region

Equal Opportunity Employer