What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Consultant position at Larken Associates?
Leasing Consultant:
Larken Associates is looking for someone who is inquisitive, energetic, hard-working, highly motivated and committed to providing superior customer service. As a Leasing Consultant, you will work closely with our property management team to provide exceptional service to residents and prospects. Each day will be unique, requiring an ability to prioritize, multitask, think creatively, take initiative, and employ a diverse set of skills. You will listen carefully to discover prospective residents’ needs, confidently recommend solutions, overcome concerns, and earn commitment by guiding new residents through the leasing process. Leasing Consultants bring positive energy to each conversation, resolve any apartment issues quickly and effectively, and make everyone feel welcome and appreciated.
Basic responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Conduct follow ups and turn inquiries into appointments
2. Establish rapport with prospects, tour apartments and adhere to thorough follow-up procedures
3. Lease and pre-lease apartments by selling the product
4. Complete applications and lease/renewal documents
5. Review vacancies, walk tour path and maintain any model apartments
6. Keeping a high level of customer service in dealing with prospects and residents, including helping resolve any potential tenant conflicts
7. Participate in community events
8. Inspect models and available units to ensure they are presentable and market ready by pre-established dates
9. Overseeing the apartment grounds and keeping Property Manager apprised of any issues
10. Perform additional duties as assigned by Property Manager, Regional Manager and/or Asset Manager such as posting notices
11. Work with maintenance technicians to schedule service requests. Enter maintenance data and maintain work order ticket status
Ideal Candidates will have:
1. 1-2 years in leasing
2. Strong customer service background and skills
3. Excellent verbal and written communication, including clerical and grammatical skills
4. Yardi experience
5. MS Office
6. Reliable transportation
7. A positive, upbeat attitude
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Quarterly Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K and Employer 401K Match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Optional Additional Life Insurance
- Optional Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Account
- TouchCare Concierge Benefit Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Working Advantage Employee Discount
- Employee Referral Program
Larken Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a work environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We provide the same opportunities for hiring, advancement and benefits to everyone without discriminating due to protected characteristics, like age, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual-orientation, and disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,750.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Property leasing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Yardi: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,750 - $54,000