Our national multi-family management company seeks a Leasing Associate with a 'Whatever it Takes' attitude to be responsible for marketing, leasing, and maintaining positive resident relations.
Summary: The Leasing Associate is responsible for professionally achieving high occupancy and resident retention goals by creating positive relationships with prospects, current residents, clients, and vendors.
Job Summary: Responsible for marketing, leasing, and maintaining positive resident relations.
Reports To: Community Manager, Assistant Community Manager, and/or Regional Property Supervisor
Supervises: None
Essential Functions
- Perform all sales and leasing activities (greet and qualify prospects, tour property and amenities).
- Ensure the property and show units meet the Company’s standards for marketing/leasing tours. Communicate upkeep needs with Property Manager and Maintenance Team.
- Record all telephone and in-person traffic according to Company policy.
- Ensure application is completed according to Company policy.
- Ensure the lease is completed according to Company policy.
- Ensure the move-in process is completed according to Company policy.
- Ensure the renewal process is completed according to Company policy.
- Ensure the move-out process is completed according to Company policy.
- Use on-site property software to track apartment availability.
- Be knowledgeable of market trends and competitor conditions that may impact occupancy. Prepare market surveys.
- Design marketing plans and activities to drive traffic to the property.
- Complete outreach marketing and record all marketing efforts.
- Proficiency in using the internet for marketing, including Craig’s List, Google, and other search engines.
- Distribute newsletters, flyers, and resident notices.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year experience in apartment leasing and/or sales.
Preferred Certifications and Training
- National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) (preferred).
- Fair Housing training (preferred).
- LIHTC experience (preferred).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in apartment leasing or customer service industries (retail, hospitality).
- Effective communication skills for documents, lease agreements, and residents.
- Sales skills: generating leads, presentations, qualifying prospects, closing.
- Mathematical skills for calculating rents and deposits.
- Proficiency with property management software and Microsoft Office.
- Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel as needed.
- Availability for work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to handle stressful and diverse work problems effectively.
Additional Information
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Sales and Management