What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Consultant - Arabelle Clearwater position at The Bainbridge Companies?
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The Leasing Manager position is responsible for the sales and leasing process in the community, including everything from the initial greeting, to touring the property, preparing and executing the requisite paperwork, and closing with the sale. Our Leasing Managers are sales-driven and customer-focused, and they know how to make everyone who enters our leasing space feel right at home. Our Leasing Managers are the first impression to every prospective and current resident here at Bainbridge. Their professional responsibilities are to maintain leasing & renewal intentions alongside managing the community marketing initiatives. Leasing Managers have proficient communication skills and can cultivate long-term relationships & anticipate our customers’ needs while creating Exceptional Living Environments
\n- Impeccable overall sales skills
- Strong customer services skills.
- Proficient communication skills.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret all forms of information.
- Must be well organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Must be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
- Must have excellent people skills that utilize social assertiveness & active listening
- Performs and manages the sales & leasing process: starting with the initial greeting, a tour to follow, and concluding with closing the sale.
- Exhibits the features and values of the community to market to prospective residents.
- Develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge pertaining to leasing applications, screening processes, and policies.
- Develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge of lease terms, specifications, and community policies.
- Maintains and manages the leasing desks and the sales floor/area, ensuring the “curb appeal” of the property.
- Keeps apprised of the current market conditions and trends of the area, including current marketing campaigns.
- Accurately tracks all leads.
- Establishes and cultivates positive resident connections through thoughtful and timely responses to resident needs and concerns.
- Takes prompt action to solve problems and document and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate individual(s).
- Collaborates & participates in planning, organizing, and execution of resident events.
- Updates all required reports concerning move-out notices, unit availability, market surveys, monthly commissions, leasing activity, etc., daily and monthly and provides information to the Manager.
- Before move-in, proofreads all lease paperwork and rental applications to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
- Contacts new residents to ensure a positive move-in experience.
- Assists in other projects and activities as needed by the Property Manager, Regional Manager, or any member of the Home office.
- Minimum 1 year related leasing experience required
- Strong knowledge or the multifamily housing industry
- Strong knowledge of Fair Housing Law
- High school diploma or equivalent, college preferred but not required
- Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP) preferred
- Knowledge or RealPage, YieldStar, and Yardi software preferred
- Basic computer skills
- Valid drivers' license and current automobile insurance required; this position requires a vehicle to fulfill all job functions
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401k Plan
- Life & Disability Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- And MORE!
Work Hours
This position is scheduled for 40 hours in a regular work week. Hours of operation are open from 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm, and on Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Leasing Consultants must be available to work on weekends when scheduled and must be able to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.
The Bainbridge Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer!