Leasing Consultant

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property management seeks a Leasing Consultant to enhance occupancy by managing leasing, marketing, and client relations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and sales skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong commitment to client satisfaction. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package along with competitive commissions on top of the base salary.

Benefits

Benefit package

Housing allowance

Commissions available

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience required.
• 1 year of sales experience required.
• Strong communication skills and high-energy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Property Manager with leasing, marketing, and client relations.
• Warmly greet clients and follow leasing procedures.
• Maintain accurate client records and update daily reports.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Leasing Consultant

If you are looking for a rewarding career in the property management industry, please read more about the opportunities we have to offer!

Summary: The Leasing Consultant is responsible for assisting the Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager in maintaining all aspects of property operations, but with a concentration on the leasing, marketing, and client relations functions of the property. The Leasing Agent strives for 100% occupancy through retention of existing clients, leasing current availability and pre-leasing of future availability.

Primary Duties:

• Utilize leasing expectations and procedures to warmly greet prospective clients, qualify, determine needs and preferences, professionally present the property and apartment homes, utilize feature/benefit selling, close the sale and follow-up.
• Answer incoming phone calls professionally and handle accordingly, whether the caller is a prospective client, a current client, an internal Company team member or a vendor.
• Complete all lease applications and participate in the verification of applications. Notify prospective clients of results.
• Maintain accurate client records in accordance with Company policy. Update daily reports concerning notice to vacate, vacancy reports, activity reports, etc. on a daily basis.

Requirements:

• 1 year of customer service experience • 1 year of sales experience • Strong communication skills • High-energy and enjoys a fast paced environment • Enjoy and take pride in providing excellent service • Great with people — warm, friendly and helpful in person and on the phone • Basic computer skills, typing and writing ability for correspondence, memos, etc. • Valid driver’s license • High School Diploma or equivalent • Required to work on Saturdays.

Please respond with your resume and cover letter.

Benefit package, housing allowance and commissions available on top of base salary.

We arean Equal Opportunity Employer

Required experience:

• Customer Service and Sales: 1 year

Job Type: Full-time