Leasing Associate

AION Management; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AION Management in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Leasing/Administrative Associate to drive leasing activity, deliver property tours, and coordinate move-ins. The role includes on-site marketing strategy, resident retention programs, and daily administrative tasks to support the management team.

Ideal candidates have 1 year in customer service or sales, strong English communication, and proficient Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 1-year customer service or sales experience is required.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Must be able to walk apartments and grounds, including stairs.
• Valid driver’s license and weekend/holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct leasing activities at the property, responding to inquiries, providing tours of apartments and amenities, following up with prospects, and coordinating all move-ins.
• Recommend strategies and programs for on-site marketing activity.
• Develop and monitor merchant/neighborhood referral programs for move-in packets, newsletters, and resident retention.
• Initiate sales outreach plans including but not limited to new development, community management, internal and external communication, and support.
• Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios.
• Attend weekly marketing meetings.
• Maintain passing e-shop, phone shop, and physical shop scores of 85% or higher.
• Inspect apartments with the new residents at move in and complete all the necessary paperwork.
• Support Assistant RE Manager with tracking renewals, lease expirations, and notices to vacate.
• Collect and accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rents and other fees.
• Accurately enter all prospect and resident data into RealPage in a timely manner.
• Keep files, desk, and leasing area organized.
• Comply with all Fair Housing regulations, local/state regulations, and other laws as they relate to property specific guidelines and occupancy standards.
• Inspect market ready units and models each morning.
• Assist in planning and preparation of resident functions.
• Walk the property for curb appeal and overall property appearance.
• Assist with the monitoring and directing of service operations to ensure service requests are completed within 24 hours and curb appeal standards are met.
• Provide excellent customer service and display courteous and professional attitude toward all customers.
• Maintain availability for resident functions, community affiliated events and weekends.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Maintain all leasing office standards.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales/Marketing

• Conduct all leasing activities at the property, responding to telephone inquiries, providing tours of apartments and amenities, following up with prospects, and coordinating all move-ins
• Recommend strategies and programs for on-site marketing activity
• Develop and monitor merchant/neighborhood referral programs for move-in packets, newsletters, and resident retention
• Initiate sales outreach plans including but not limited to new development, community management, internal and external communication, and support
• Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios.
• Attend weekly marketing meetings
• Maintain passing e-shop, phone shop, and physical shop scores of 85% or higher.

Administrative

• Inspect apartments with the new residents at move in and complete all the necessary paperwork
• Support Assistant RE Manager with tracking renewals, lease expirations, and notices to vacate
• Collect and accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rents and other fees
• Accurately enter all prospect and resident data into RealPage in a timely manner
• Keep files, desk, and leasing area organized
• Comply with all Fair Housing regulations, local/state regulations, and other laws as they relate to property specific guidelines and occupancy standards
• Inspect market ready units and models each morning

Customer Service

• Assist in planning and preparation of resident functions.
• Walk the property for curb appeal and overall property appearance.
• Assist with the monitoring and directing of service operations to ensure service requests are completed within 24 hours and curb appeal standards are met
• Provide excellent customer service and display courteous and professional attitude toward all customers
• Maintain availability for resident functions, community affiliated events and weekends
• Perform other duties as required
• Maintain all leasing office standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, college preferred.
• 1-year customer service or sales experience (or relevant education)
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to walk apartments and grounds, including steps and climbing stairs
• Occasionally requires lifting 20 pounds or less
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license

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