Apartment Leasing Specialist — Drive Occupancy & Tours

Beacon Communities LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and Wellness

Work-life balance with holidays and HT

401k with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Beacon Communities LLC seeks a Leasing Specialist for Niagara Square, Waterfront, and Shoreline Apartments in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on selling apartment living, coordinating all leasing stages, and achieving occupancy goals.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree or equivalent experience, with 2+ years of sales/leasing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, attention to detail, and strong customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Two years sales/leasing experience desirable.
• Attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of subsidy regulations preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to handle resident or building emergency situations if needed.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with prospective and current residents and coordinates all phases of the leasing process: intakes, interviews, processing, preparation and distribution of applications.
• Provides polished and professional sales tours of the model apartment, vacant apartments and community amenities.
• Achieves tiered rent levels and occupancy goals.
• Coordinates and prepares annual lease renewals and income re-certifications.
• Updates daily turnover log, maintains waiting list, prepares weekly leasing reports and market study.
• Prepares lease packages and supplemental documents for new move-ins.
• Conducts new resident orientation.
• Provides backup support to Occupancy Specialist.
• Fosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, communities and associated agencies.
• Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations.
• Works patiently, professionally and cooperatively with residents and staff to provide high quality customer service.
• Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Subsidy regulations

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Emergency handling

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Beacon Communities LLC seeks a Leasing Specialist for Niagara Square, Waterfront, and Shoreline Apartments in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on selling apartment living, coordinating all leasing stages, and achieving occupancy goals.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree or equivalent experience, with 2+ years of sales/leasing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, attention to detail, and strong customer service are essential.