Amherst Group

Associate Leasing Director

Phoenix, AZ Full time

Open the door to your dream job and join #TeamMainStreet. With more than 40,000 homes in 30 markets, Main Street Renewal is one of the largest providers of single-family rental homes across the country. We understand that our employees are the invaluable drivers of our success. That's why we hire the most talented, passionate individuals who enjoy contributing to a growing, winning team. Here, you'll be a part of a fast-growing company dedicated to providing a best in class leasing and customer service experience to our residents.

The Regional Leasing Director Associate is a developmental leadership role designed to

prepare high-potential professionals for full Regional Leasing Director responsibilities. This

position provides comprehensive training in portfolio management, demand generation,

and strategic leasing operations while contributing to regional performance under the

guidance of an experienced Regional Leasing Director mentor. Associates will participate

in a structured 6-month minimum mentorship program while gradually assuming

increasing responsibility for portfolio leasing, occupancy performance, and cross[1]functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Leasing and Occupancy Performance (Mentored Development)

• Support accountability for lease-up and occupancy performance of assets within assigned geographic region under mentor guidance

• Learn to orchestrate cross-functional collaboration among property management, pricing, leasing teams and utilize analytics resources to optimize portfolio

performance

• Develop skills in reviewing and analyzing property condition reports submitted by field and property management teams

• Learn to coordinate with teams to ensure property marketability

• Build capability in utilizing documented property assessments to inform leasing and pricing strategies

• Collaborate with Asset Management and mentor to support strategic pricing

approaches based on comprehensive property documentation and market

condition assessments

• Learn to assess market conditions through detailed reporting and data analysis

• Develop recommendations for property positioning based on condition reports and market insights with mentor oversight

Demand Management and Funnel Optimization (Progressive

Responsibility)

• Support Marketing and partner functions in developing and executing

comprehensive demand generation strategies

• Learn to analyze demand trends using advanced analytics and market reporting tools

• Contribute to targeted marketing approaches to increase top-of-funnel lead

generation

• Develop proficiency in utilizing data-driven insights to:

o Identify market opportunities

o Support marketing and pricing strategy adjustments

o Optimize lead conversion rates

• Learn to leverage digital and traditional marketing channels to expand market reach

Leasing Operations and Team Leadership (Guided Learning)

• Support the entire leasing lifecycle from lead to lease execution under mentor

guidance

• Assist in managing leasing teams, including Sr Leasing Managers, Leasing

Managers, and Leasing Agents

• Learn to ensure compliance with company 'Branch Best Practices' and all legal

requirements

• Participate in providing comprehensive training and coaching to leasing teams

• Learn to monitor and maintain service level agreements (SLAs)

• Conduct performance audits and develop skills in providing actionable feedback

Reporting and Performance Management (Skill Building)

• Learn to prepare weekly and monthly performance summaries for senior leadership

• Develop proficiency in tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Contribute to strategies that exceed revenue and leasing targets

• Perform audits of leasing processes and documentation with mentor support

• Build capability in providing detailed insights on market trends and team

performance

• Learn to analyze property condition reports to identify potential impacts on leasing performance

Mentorship Program Participation (Required)

• Complete structured 6-month minimum mentorship program with assigned

Regional Leasing Director

• Attend all scheduled mentorship sessions and training modules

• Demonstrate progressive skill development and competency growth across all

responsibility areas

• Participate in cross-regional learning opportunities and best practice sharing

• Complete certification milestones for role advancement

• Document learning objectives, progress, and achievement

• Shadow mentor in CPR calls, cross-departmental meetings, and strategic planning Sessions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Real Estate Agent with 2-4 years of experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in property management

• Minimum 5-7 years of sales team management experience

• 3-5 years of direct management experience in leasing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management systems

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Demonstrated potential for strategic leadership

• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning

Technical Competencies (Development Focus)

• Developing advanced proficiency in data analysis tools

• Building experience with CRM and property management software

• Strengthening understanding of market research techniques

• Learning active collaboration with marketing team and strategic use of available marketing resources for proactive approach to mitigate demand fluctuations

• Developing skill in interpreting and acting on comprehensive property assessment reports

• Building capability in cross-functional coordination and influence

Development Path

• Months 1-3: Foundation building - shadowing mentor, learning core systems and processes, participating in all key meetings and routines

• Months 4-6: Increasing independence - managing portfolio segments with mentor oversight, leading specific initiatives

• Months 7-12: Progressive responsibility - assuming more autonomous decision[1]making, preparing for full director role

• Post-12 Months: Evaluation for advancement to Regional Leasing Director based on demonstrated competencies

Travel and Accessibility

• Willing to travel to support branch operations and learning opportunities

• Capable of providing consistent support, whether on-site or remote

• Must maintain a valid driver's license

• Expected to travel for mentorship sessions, cross-regional training, and market

visits

Success Metrics

• Mentorship program milestone completion

• Progressive competency demonstration across all key responsibility areas

• Portfolio performance contribution to regional goals

• Skill development achievements in analytics, leadership, and strategy

• Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness

• Team leadership capability growth

• Readiness assessment for full Regional Leasing Director role

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Quarterly performance bonus

• 401k matching

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Flexible PTO

• Professional development opportunities

• Structured career advancement program with clear promotion path

• Supportive and innovative work environment

Application Process

Join #TeamMainStreet in a career-accelerating role designed to develop the next

generation of leasing leaders. If you are a high-performing leasing professional ready to

advance your career through structured mentorship and strategic leadership

development, we want to hear from you

Our full-time employee benefits include:

  • A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match

  • Flexible PTO including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day

  • Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)

  • Professional career development and reimbursement

  • Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave

  • Backup childcare offered through Bright Horizons

Main Street Renewal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.