What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEASING CONSULTANT position at SANDALWOOD MANAGEMENT?
Job Details
Description
Sandalwood Management is seeking a full-time Leasing Consultant to assist in the leasing office of Lockhart Farms Apartments in Lockhart, TX.
The Leasing Professional is the community’s sales representative. The primary duties of the leasing professional are to welcome prospects, understand their needs and wants and to be able to professionally present the features and benefits of the community to properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons. We are looking for someone extremely service oriented; cheerful and articulate, friendly and welcoming, quick to put people at ease, extremely organized and are always looking for opportunities to be proactive with service and quick. They will need to respond to inquiries and requests accurately and timely. Someone confident that enjoys selling a product that they know meets the needs of interested prospects. With a professional demeanor and are neatly and professionally presented at all times. Previous experience in residential leasing or in sales preferred.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Stand and greet everyone who enters the office
- Answer incoming phone calls and handle each call professionally whether it is a prospect call, resident, service request, etc.
- Welcome prospects to the property, understand their needs, build rapport and present the community as the ideal solution. Uncover and counter all objections and close the sale
- Inspect tour route, amenities, models and market ready vacancies daily to ensure readiness for viewing
- Acquire and maintain up-to-date and thorough knowledge of the apartment community, local competitors and neighborhood (local schools, restaurants, shopping, recreation etc.)
- Help maintain and update market survey monthly
- Review lease applications, assist with application verification and notify prospective residents of results
WHAT WE NEED:
- 1 years of apartment leasing experience
- Experience with Yardi property management software, a plus
- Bilingual in English/Spanish, required
- Experience with Tax Credit/LIHTC, required
- Positive, friendly, and ambitious attitude with excellent problem solving, listening, and deductive reasoning skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with prospects, co-workers, residents, vendors and corporate staff
- Excellent customer service skills
- Dependable and punctual
- Valid driver’s license, required
- Successfully pass preemployment background check and drug test, required
- Desire to learn the requirements of the Property Management industry so that you can be promoted
COMPENSATION:
- Negotiable, depending on experience
- Monthly renewal commission, new move-in commissions, and bonus opportunities
BENEFITS:
- Rent discount options (eligibility requirements may apply)
- Medical, dental and vision benefits packages, company paid life insurance and 401(k)
- Paid holidays and vacation time
Salary : $19 - $21