Leasing Consultant

PeakMade Real Estate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Housing discounts

PTO + wellbeing days

401(k) match

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Rewards and recognition

Job summary

PeakMade Real Estate is seeking a Full-Time Leasing Consultant in Chicago, IL. You will convert leads, conduct impactful tours, and close leases while providing an outstanding resident experience.

The role rewards proactive follow-up, excellent customer service, and strong knowledge of pricing and competition. You will work weekends and peak leasing hours, using CRM systems to track prospects, deposits, and move-ins.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or leasing and achieving targets.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and multi-touch outreach.
• Ability to deliver high-quality tours and close leases.
• Strong communication, follow-up discipline, and customer service orientation.
• Weekend availability and peak leasing hour flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Convert leads into leases via phone, online, and in-person interactions.
• Deliver high-impact tours to identify needs and close.
• Proactively follow up and nurture leads to maximize conversions.
• Maintain knowledge of pricing, availability, and competitors.
• Achieve and exceed leasing goals and occupancy targets.
• Execute strategies to drive traffic and qualified leads.
• Support resident satisfaction to drive renewals and referrals.

Skills

Sales/Leasing

CRM follow-up

Customer service

Education

Illinois Residential Leasing Agent License

Tools

Yardi

Entrata

RealPage

Job description

The Full-Time Leasing Consultant will? serve as the front-line sales professional at an assigned community and will be responsible for driving occupancy and revenue performance.This role requires a motivated closer who will provide a world-class experience to residents and thrives in a fast paced, team based environment.

Who You Are:

• Our highest-performing Leasing Consultants don?t just meet goals. At our core, how we work matters just as much as what we achieve. In this role, success means living our standards every day:
• Build trust fast through consistent follow-up and clear communication
• Create standout experiences that turn tours into leases
• Take ownership of every lead, every follow-up, and every result
• Execute the basics flawlessly'speed, accuracy, and preparation
• Continuously improve and refine your sales approach

What You'll Do:

Sales & Leasing

• Convert leads into leases through phone, online, and in-person interactions
• Deliver high-impact tours that identify needs, create urgency, and close
• Proactively follow up and nurture leads to maximize conversion
• Maintain strong knowledge of pricing, availability, and competitors
• Achieve and exceed community leasing goals and occupancy targets
• Execute strategies that drive traffic, increase qualified leads, and maximize revenue
• Respond to leads quickly with a sales first mindset

Resident Experience

• Provide excellent customer service and serve as an example to your team as a representative of Peak & your community
• Build rapport quickly and tailor the experience to each prospect
• Support resident satisfaction to drive renewals and referrals

Community Operations Support

• Complete lease paperwork accurately and collect deposits
• Maintain CRM accuracy and prospect data
• Support office presentation and model readiness
• Assist in performance of annual turn process
• Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and competition
• Assist with market serveys as needed
• Perform various administrative tasks
• Assist with all move out and move in events as well as collect deposits and/or fees associated with move in.

What You'll Need:

• Illinois Residential Leasing Agent License required
• Sales or leasing experience (1+ year required)
• Demonstrated success achieving sales, leasing, or conversion targets
• Experience using CRM systems such as Yardi, Entrata, RealPage, or similar
• Strong follow-up discipline with evidence of multi-touch outreach (calls, emails, texts)
• Achieve high prospect satisfaction through timely follow-up and personalized tours
• Ability to work weekends and peak leasing hours

What You'll Get:

• Commission-eligible role with strong earning potential
• Housing discounts (varies by community)
• PTO + wellbeing days (FT)
• 401(k) match
• Growth and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness programs and team competitions
• Additional rewards and recognition

*The anticipated pay range for this role is $20?$21 per hour, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

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