Leasing Specialist

Velo Residential

We are looking for an outgoing, positive, team player with a "can do attitude" to join our team at The Foundry located next to UT Tyler. Primary responsibilities of the Leasing Specialist are to help coordinate marketing efforts, serve as the primary contact during the application process, and to all our residents. You will be a big part of the team effort in achieving occupancy and leasing goals.

Full Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct all business in accordance with Velo Residential policies and procedures. Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other Federal and State laws.
• Provide tours of the apartment community to prospective residents for the purpose of leasing apartments.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of phone, online, and walk-in traffic utilizing our Property Management CRM.
• Enter all traffic into CRM daily. Discuss with prospective residents the advantages of leasing at The Foundry.
• Conduct outreach marketing as needed.
• Work with our Virtual Services Team to screen and qualify prospective residents using the approved screening criteria.
• Prepare leases for qualified prospective residents. Prepare resident files after move-in using the approved standards.
• Provide support with all lease renewals in a complete and timely manner.
• Schedule resident move-ins.
• Maintain organization of all key and parking assignments for residents.
• Handle all resident questions, maintenance requests, payment of rent or any other requests on a daily basis.

FINANCIAL

• In conjunction with Regional Manager and the Community Director they are responsible for staying within the established budget guidelines throughout the year.
• Actively maintain and report monthly variances and narratives.

SAFETY

• Reports all liability and community incidents to the Community Director immediately to be submitted to the corporate office.

ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE

• Supports Community Director to ensures that lease files are complete, and that completion of leases is being executed properly through BlueMoon.
• Responsible for offices opening on schedule, condition of office, and model apartment.
• Attends scheduled corporate management meetings as requested by Community Director or corporate office.
• Maintains records on all aspects of management activity on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Supports Community Director for submission of required reports to corporate offices on a weekly and monthly basis.

RESIDENT RELATIONS

• Maintain a positive customer service attitude.
• Periodic inspection with residents move-in/move-outs.
• Review all notices to vacate to determine the cause of the move-out.
• Support Community Director to initiate and implement policies/procedures to maintain resident communications, e.g., complaints, service requests, etc.

MARKETING/LEASING

• Support Community Director with conducting market surveys monthly and provide trend report information. Shop competition and be aware of neighborhood market conditions.
• Welcome and show community to prospective new residents. Also, handle incoming phone calls from prospective new residents and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Maintains awareness of market/industry conditions and trends via trade publications, professional organizations, etc.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1-year previous experience in Property Management or other related fields.
• Must have background as a Leasing Specialist and successful track record of accomplishments.
• Deadline and detail oriented.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in CRM and Google Docs.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills with a customer service focus and attention to detail.

Position Supervision

• Employee reports directly to the Community Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Monday to Friday

Saturday’s as needed

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Tyler, TX 75701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person