The Leasing Consultant contributes to the achievement of the property’s financial goals by marketing the property to prospective tenants and leasing vacant units qualified persons.

Essential Functions:

• Interview prospective tenants to identify their needs and qualifications. 

• Showcase model homes and apartments to prospective tenants; knowledgably discussing size and layout of rooms, available facilities, location of shopping areas, services available and terms of leases. 

• Accurately complete all paperwork related to lease applications; lease agreement, credit check authorization, reference check authorization, etc.; collects rental deposits; maintain lease files.

• Inspect condition of vacant homes/apartments and arrange for necessary maintenance. 

• Identify upcoming renewals and implement a targeted marketing campaign to ensure renewal success. 

• Identify competing rental properties and develop understanding of advantages/disadvantages. 

• Develop a property specific marketing plan; compose newspaper advertisements; create and distribute flyers/brochures; create and disseminate email campaigns. 

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Specifications:

• Solid working knowledge of sales and marketing. General knowledge of other departments within the property, including a good understanding of basic operations and functions of all other departments and emergency systems, policies and procedures. 

• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent proficiency with computer systems; intermediate proficiency with Word, Excel, MS Outlook and Yardi accounting software.

• Excellent command of the English language; bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable and may be requred at some proerties.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

• Exceptional problem solving skills

• Ability to maintain customer focus

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to follow corporate standards and procedures 

Experience and Education:

• High School education or equivalent work experience. 

• 2 years of experience in a Sales position.

• Experience with Yardi Rent Cafe, or similar multifamily management software packages.

• Ability to accurately complete basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.

• Minimum training required per year as assigned by the company

• Any additional training required by manager

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

• This position may be on call for emergencies.

• Work days and work hours may vary depending on property needs. 

• This position works indoors.

• Occasional exposure to cleaning products, pesticides and other chemical solutions.