Leasing Associate

Greystar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystar in London is seeking a Leasing Associate to deliver daily operations and an exceptional 24/7 resident experience. You will handle viewings, enquiries, tenancy administration, and coordination with contractors to ensure seamless service.

The role requires strong customer service and sales ability, familiarity with Microsoft Office and property software, and the energy to exceed leasing targets while upholding Greystar's standards and core values.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and sales experience in hospitality or similar environment.
• Fluent English verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.
• Proactive with a can-do attitude and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Conducts sales activity including viewings and following up on enquiries.
• Plans daily activities to maximise leasing numbers.
• Updates contact data accurately and timely in systems.
• Welcomes on-site enquiries with high service standards.
• Handles documentation, contracts, and payments.
• Supports resident events and community activities.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Property software

Education

General education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property operations software

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Leasing Associate delivers all daily operational responsibilities, creating an exceptional 24/7 Resident experience. Day to day duties for the Community include marketing, building maintenance and tenancy administration and delivering an exceptional resident experience. The Leasing Associate actively builds strong relationships with contractors, suppliers and third parties to ensure the Resident experience is seamless and Residents receive service levels which exceed their expectations.

Job Description

• Conducts sales and leasing activities including: viewings, following up on enquiries and sales conversions.
• Plans and organises daily activities to maximise the time to achieve targeted leasing numbers.
• Transforms prospects and leads into viewing appointments and bookings to achieve targeted leasing numbers.
• Ensures all data capture systems and details of contact are updated in an accurate and timely manner as required.
• Welcomes on site enquiries and potential residents in a warm and friendly manner ensuring a first impression of exceptional customer service.
• Follows up on receipt of required documentation, contract returns and processes payments.
• Conducts scheduled Residents’ apartment visits.
• Manages cancellations.
• Responds to online (webchat) and email enquiries in a professional and engaging manner.
• Supports other communities when required including cross selling based upon potential resident requirements.
• Inspects community, tour units and leasing materials are available and takes action to ensure they meet agreed standards for viewings.
• Actively understands, updates and improves knowledge of community, amenities, units and local area features.
• Delivers all aspects of customer service, including a comprehensive front of house service anticipating and exceeding resident expectations.
• Supports Resident events and activities within the Community.
• Assists with Community preparations, including move‑in and move‑out processes.
• Develops and maintains local knowledge and information resources relevant to resident needs i.e. travel, entertainment and amenities.
• Screens property visitors, guests and contractors.
• Responds positively to customer queries and complaints, identifying and undertaking appropriate action in line with Greystar’s complaints procedure.
• Works as part of a team, supporting and respecting other team members, to deliver exceptional resident living.
• Completes Health and Safety compliance activities in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Completes administrative tasks including logging of maintenance requests, filing and preparing notices and updating of databases.
• Register, secure and correctly issue Resident parcels/deliveries.
• Proactively attends to or organises ad hoc or minor cleaning requirements.

About You

• Good level of general education.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Proficiency in using property operations software. Training will however, be provided.
• Excellent customer service skills and significant experience in a sales role in a similar world class accommodation/hospitality/leisure or reservations/membership environment.
• The ability to influence, adapt at pace and be motivated by exceeding customer service and sales targets.
• Evidence of organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Culturally aware and able to adapt relationship building, communications and negotiation skills to suit audience.
• A team player who is evidently approachable and welcoming.
• Proactive with a can do attitude and an ability to act autonomously, taking decisions and/or action when required.
• Proficient at using online and web tools/resources for gathering and presenting research and information.
• High attention to detail in personal presentation.
• Fluent English verbal and written communication skills.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

Greystar is a vertically integrated real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, and development & construction globally. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies delivering industry‑leading services to investors, clients, and residents.

Thank you for your interest in working at Greystar!! As a Greystar team member, you will hear a lot about our Core Values. They are the values we live and work by, reflecting who we are and the quality of our relationships. We believe in always going that extra step for our residents, clients, investors, and each other.

Core Values

• Integrity We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.
• Equality We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.
• Professionalism We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.
• Accountability We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.
• Service We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.
• Teamwork We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional‑quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia‑Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.