What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOSS - Sales Specialist position at Pegasus Residential?
SALES OPERATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Sales Operation Support Specialist, you will bring your sales oriented, solution-minded energy to various Pegasus properties across our footprint in the U.S. With a focus on lease generation, you will additionally support onsite teams with implementation or marketing/sales initiatives.
The SOSS should possess a highly polished, business-like presence. Knowledge of leasing, accounting, marketing, design, property maintenance, and social media are all traits that make up a stellar SOSS candidate. This position has a high-income potential based on the daily activity and constant leasing opportunities at multiple sites, including new lease up locations.
This position requires someone that is self-driven and is able to work without a lot of direct supervision. It’s all about personality in this role, not necessarily experience level. The role of an SOSS requires travel with assignments lasting up to three weeks at a time anywhere that Pegasus Residential has a presence. The SOSS is highly involved in property acquisitions starting from day one and continuing through the stabilization of the asset. The SOSS is also highly responsible for improving troubled assets.
The SOSS position requires 90% travel for work related purposes. The company will reimburse expenses for travel to assigned property. The company will reimburse expenses for travel back to home location at conclusion of work assignment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies with the ability to:
- Self-directed and proactive, work independently with broad guidelines
- Great energy, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
- Build teamwork and cooperation among individuals and departments
- Demonstrate effective communication skills by listening effectively, transmitting accurate information and actively seeking feedback
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Has a creative mindset. Execute out of the box marketing/sales ideas based on the needs of the specific property/asset
- Highly motivated individual with the ability to acquire a minimum 8 new leases per month
- Flexible in travel and long-term assignments based on the needs of the company, property and asset.
- Detailed oriented and the ability to adhere to company standards
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Five (5) years of experience in Sales and Marketing is preferred
- Cross-trained Assistant Manager, Leasing Manager, or Property Manager experience is preferred
- Extensive travel within a region and periodic travel to assist other regions is required. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.
- Proficient in the use Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- SOSS candidates can be previous Community Managers, Assistant Managers or Leasing Consultants.
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