Leasing Consultant

Essex Property Trust; Deer Valley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic sales team as a Leasing Consultant, where you'll play a crucial role in connecting prospective residents with their ideal homes. This position offers the opportunity to work in a centralized sales hub, managing leads and providing exceptional customer service to enhance leasing results. With a focus on maximizing occupancy rates and ensuring a positive experience for future residents, you will utilize your sales expertise and customer service skills. If you are passionate about helping others find their perfect living space in a supportive environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in Sales or Customer service preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming leads and provide a high-quality leasing experience.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of community features and apartments.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

CRM Software

Microsoft Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office Equipment

Job description

Leasing Consultant is an integral member of the Sales Team, functioning as the primary point of contact for prospective residents. The Leasing Consultant is accountable for lead management, securing tour appointments, presenting community features to prospects to maximize leasing results, and providing exceptional customer service to prospects, residents, and colleagues. The Leasing Consultant is also responsible for all administrative duties related to the sales function in the customer relationship management (CRM) software.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Works in a centralized sales hub and facilitates leasing remotely to maintain established target occupancy for the assigned portfolio on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage incoming leads in the CRM system, schedule self-guided tours, and provide a high-quality leasing experience for future residents, which includes assessing clients' needs and pairing them with the best home that fits their criteria.
• Manage pipeline and follow up with prospects by continuously reaching out with tailored updates to assist in their home search.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of each community and apartments within the assigned portfolio.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proven work experience in Sales or Customer service and a track record of achieving sales targets is preferred. Previous phone sales experience is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of the Microsoft suite, familiarity with CRM systems and practices.

WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. Requires sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• This role demands availability for five days each week, with the potential for including weekends in the schedule as necessary.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.
• This role does not require any travel; work is primarily conducted at the office.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.
• Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers