Community Leasing Professional - Prairie Commons Apartments

Gaines Investment Trust; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive monthly bonus

Employee apartment discount

Professional development

EAP

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

401(k)

Gym/Wellness stipend

Job summary

Gaines Investment Trust seeks a Leasing Professional for Prairie Commons Apartments in Lawrence, KS. You will welcome prospective residents, tour apartments, and handle the leasing process to deliver an exceptional experience.

Entry-level role with emphasis on customer service, strong communication, organization, and a positive attitude. Training provided; schedule includes Saturdays to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to onsite team needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist prospective residents, visitors, and callers.
• Conduct apartment tours and showcase community amenities and available homes.
• Build relationships with prospective residents and follow up on interest.
• Assist with leasing process and prepare lease documentation.
• Maintain accurate resident and prospect information.
• Provide excellent service to prospective and current residents.
• Support onsite team in maintaining a welcoming community.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Job description

Leasing Professional - Prairie Commons Apartments

Prairie Commons Apartments
5121 Congressional Circle
Lawrence, KS 66049

Build Your Career Close to Home

New to property management? That's okay. Your experience and skills may transfer more than you think. Customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, and other people-focused experience can provide a great foundation for a career in apartment leasing.

As opportunities become available, our Talent Acquisition team may reach out to qualified candidates whose experience and interests align with our needs.

What Does a Leasing Professional Do?

Leasing Professionals are often the first people prospective residents meet when considering one of our communities. They play an important role in creating a great first impression and delivering an exceptional experience to both prospective and current residents.

Responsibilities may include:

• Greeting and assisting prospective residents, visitors, and callers in a professional and welcoming manner
• Conducting apartment tours and showcasing community amenities and available homes
• Building relationships with prospective residents and following up on their interest
• Assisting with the leasing process and preparing lease documentation
• Maintaining accurate resident and prospect information
• Providing exceptional customer service to prospective and current residents
• Supporting the onsite team in maintaining a welcoming, organized, and professional community
• Managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Schedule Expectations

Leasing Professionals work a five-day schedule that includes every Saturday. Sunday availability may also be required based on community needs and occupancy.

What We Look For

You don't need previous property management experience to be considered for an entry-level Leasing Professional opportunity.

We're looking for individuals who bring:

• A friendly, engaging, and professional personality
• Strong customer service skills
• Confidence communicating and interacting with people
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• The ability to multitask and follow through
• Basic computer skills
• Previous customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, or leasing experience is a plus

Why Consider a Career with GIT?

At Gaines Investment Trust, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a 100%-owned and operated company with more than 60 years of ownership and management experience, we've built a culture centered on stability, teamwork, and long-term career growth.

Unlike third-party management companies, we own and operate our communities. We invest in training, promote from within whenever possible, and give employees opportunities to build rewarding, long-term careers in property management.

We Offer

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Competitive compensation with monthly performance bonus opportunities
• Employee Apartment Discount
• Professional Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet Insurance
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple markets

Who We Are

Founded in 1966, Gaines Investment Trust is a fully integrated, family-owned real estate investment and management company. We own and operate apartment communities throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

With a portfolio of more than 8,000 apartment homes, we take a long-term approach to ownership and operations. Because we own our communities—not manage them for third parties—we're able to invest in our properties, our residents, and our employees for lasting success.

Our mission is simple: own communities we would be proud to live in, hire exceptional people who share our values, and create outstanding experiences for our residents and employees alike.