Leasing Associate

AION Management; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AION Management is seeking a Leasing Associate to maximize occupancy at the property by generating qualified traffic, giving apartment tours, coordinating move-ins, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will drive local marketing efforts, build merchant referrals, and maintain leasing office standards on a daily basis.

The role requires energy, reliability, and strong communication to ensure smooth leasing processes, timely renewals, and positive resident experiences across weekends

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• 1 year of customer service or sales experience (or relevant education).
• In Pennsylvania or New Jersey, must obtain a real estate license within 120 days of hire.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license; weekend and holidays availability; lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inspect apartments with the new residents at move in and complete all the necessary paperwork.
• Support Assistant Property 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 Real Page/ OneSite 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 (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Property Manager, the Leasing Associate is responsible for maximizing occupancy by generating qualified traffic, networking within the local community, scheduling appointments, securing rentals, promoting resident retention, and providing or coordinating exceptional customer service.

• 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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 Property 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 Real Page/ OneSite 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)
• In Pennsylvania or New Jersey, must obtain a real estate license within 120 days of hire
• 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 required to lift 20 pounds or less
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license