What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Consultant position at Standard & Partners Properties?
Company Description
Standard & Partners Properties is a full-service boutique brokerage located in the heart of the historic district of Old Town in Chicago. Our team of knowledgeable real estate brokers and leasing consultants possess over 30 years of combined real estate experience. We are passionate about what we do with customer service and technological innovation being our driving forces.
OUR STANDARD PROMISE
There is nothing “standard” about S&P Properties other than the Standard Level of Exceptional Service we offer each and every one of our clients. We truly believe that home matters and thats why we are committed to investing 100% of our time and resources to ensure our client’s dreams become a reality. We negotiate every deal as it were our own, thats the Standard Promise.
Job Description
We are seeking a Leasing Consultant with exceptional customer service skills and strong sales abilities to join our team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Advertise apartment vacancies on internet listing service websites (i.e., Craigslist, Zillow, etc.).
- Generate leads through advertisements, referrals and follow-up correspondence.
- Respond to phone/text/email inquiries and convert them to appointments/tours.
- Qualify and determine needs and preferences for prospective tenants and refer them to the appropriate apartment community/unit.
- Conduct apartment searches utilizing our internal database as well as the multiple listing service.
- Conduct showings of units.
- Conduct periodic open house events.
- Submit rental applications for approval which includes collecting of supporting documentation, collection of application fees/holding fees and submit to processing department for review.
- Obtain exclusive rental listings using our listing referral program.
- Send thank-you cards/emails and perform follow-up correspondence.
- Offer exceptional customer service to every client/agent/employee.
- Meet all sales goals as established by the Director of Sales and Operations.
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- At least one year of customer service experience
- At least one year of sales experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Must be willing to travel to various apartment communities
- Reliable and presentable vehicle, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance required
- Laptop (PC or MAC) and smartphone are required
- Must have leasing/broker’s license or ability to obtain one within 120 days
- Must become member of the Chicago Association of Realtors
Additional Information
Please note that this is an independent contractor position -- 100% commission with unlimited earning potential. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.