Leasing Specialist

Madera Companies strongly believes that a company's people are its most important asset. We feel it takes more than just money and benefits to attract and retain good employees. It is a company's culture, values and mission which will set it apart from the competition. These are more than just words to us. These are the guiding principles that inspire us each day to make our work life enjoyable, rewarding and fun. Our team, still operated by our founding partners, has aggressively grown to be an industry leading portfolio in the state of Texas. We are searching for motivated, passionate individuals who are ready to find their job and do it the Madera Way! If this is you, apply now!

Essential Functions

• Responsible for greeting prospects, professionally presenting the features and benefits of the community and securing lease agreements from qualified persons.
• Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly.
• Utilizes company software for lead source generation and responds to leads via email, phone or text.
• Maintains awareness of marketing and leasing trends and strives for occupancy rates to stay above corporate goals.
• Oversees correct completion of all lease applications, application verifications, and notification of prospective clients of results.
• Manages Bluemoon online applications and executes signed leases.
• Inspects community, tour paths, models and market ready units daily to ensure cleanliness.
• Assists residents with service requests and follows up on each request accordingly.
• Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to the apartment industry.
• Performs any additional duties or tasks as assigned by the Assistant Manager, Property Manager or Area Manager.
• Must maintain a 33% closing ratio and score a minimum of 80% on shopping reports.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally call for minor deviations. Must be able to accurately perform basic to intermediate mathematical functions. Needs to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalant preferred
• One year of Leasing experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Able to effectively and efficiently operate all company required software.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely and organized manner.
• Demonstrated ability to secure leases and exceed sales goals.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk or sit alternatively, depending on specific needs of the day. Estimate 70% of time is spent on feet and 30% sitting at desk.

Communication Requirements

• Constant need to communicate over telephone and in person with prospects, clients, vendors, and corporate and community staff.

Driving Requirements

• Occasional need to utilize personal transportation to inspect apartment community and surrounding neighborhood, make trips to the bank and also visit the corporate office.
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Madera Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to participate in the pre-employment background check and drug screening?
• What shifts are you available to work?
• Do you have any credentials? (ex: NALP, CAM, CAPS)
• Are you willing to float vs. have a home-base if better suited?
• Do you have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation?
• This position is located in Garland, Texas (Zip Code: 75043). Are you interested in working in this area?
• This position requires working on Saturdays, are you available to work that schedule?

Experience:

• Leasing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person