The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in Business - specializes in all phases of real estate: development, financing, construction, and property management. Our unique Company delivers a high-quality product and high-end resident experiences within active adult senior living, student housing, multi-family communities housing, commercial properties, and mixed-use neighborhoods . UGOC, and at times with joint-venture partners, has developed and financed over $5 billion dollars of real estate projects, acquired more than $500 million in projects and managed 1.5 million square feet of commercial space and over 20,000 apartments units.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces forseven consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for three consecutive years, most recently for 2023. We have achieved this recognition by fostering a culture of leadership and accountability, offering a unique environment to our employees that cultivates individual growth and rewards performance.

To learn more about us: https://www.ugoc.com/

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for a full-time Leasing Consultant to join our team at The Apex at Crossgates, one of United Group's newest multi-family apartment communities, currently in the development and construction stage in Guilderland, NY.

To learn more about our property, please visit: https://www.apexcrossgates.com/

Major Tasks Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparation of advertising and marketing materials and regular market surveys
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly leasing traffic reports
• Makes recommendations to improve leasing programs
• Assists in preparation of all necessary packages for lease up move-ins
• Tours visitors of the community and shows apartments to interested guests
• Encourages interested guests to apply for residency and leases apartments to qualified applicants; assists with application process
• Assists in turnover of move-outs, including evaluation of damages, preparation for future residents

Job Overview Requirements:

• Job Type: Leasing Consultant; $26.44 per hour plus Bonus Program
• Work Hours: Full Time - Monday through Friday; Weekend hours required as needed
• Physical Requirements: walking, standing, light lifting, and carrying
• Required Education: College Degree or Applicable Work History
• Required Experience: 1 - 2 years of experience in sales/leasing, preferably in residential property management; software (Entrata, etc.)
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication, sales, and negotiation skills; Ability to solve problems involving residents and challenging situations

Benefits Perks:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k Match (4%), PTO
  • Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY with HSA option; eligibility 1st of the month following 60 days
  • Dental/Vision – Guardian; eligibility 1st of the month following 60 days
  • Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 60 days
  • Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Eligibility After 1 Year of Service; 4% Company Match
  • Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Tuition Assistance Program
  • PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (40 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period
  • Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.