Apartment Leasing agent

Hayman Company; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in Glen Ellyn is seeking an experienced Leasing Professional. This role involves understanding resident needs, conducting apartment tours, and managing leasing processes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales and customer service, along with excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary plus commission and various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) matching program.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Previous sales and customer service experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to develop rapport quickly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand resident needs and provide suitable apartment information.
• Check curb appeal and apartments for readiness.
• Follow-up on leads and set appointments.
• Conduct tours and close prospects.
• Process applications and lease packages.
• Conduct move-in orientations.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Rapport building

Tools

Yardi property management software

Job description

Overview

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Leasing Professional for our community in the Glen Ellyn area, Apex 400 Apartments. The Leasing professional is the face of our company and property, often the first point of contact for prospective residents. This position allows you to build relationships with prospective residents and show them why they should select our property as their home. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in sales and to provide a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of potential resident needs and provide information as to which of our apartments best fit those needs.
• Check curb appeal and apartments each morning to ensure we are ready to tour and demonstrate our product offerings to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Follow-up on prospect internet and phone leads to try to set appointments.
• Tour and close the prospect.
• Process applications, preparation of lease packages & renewals.
• Conduct move-in orientation and ensure all move-in requirements are met to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Marketing and Social Media management for the community.
• Great salary plus commission.

Qualifications

• Previous sales and customer service experience is required; experience within the apartment industry is preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills and have a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to quickly develop rapport with prospective residents.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work well in a team setting.
• Previous knowledge of Yardi property management software is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Apartment Leasing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)