Leasing Consultant

ZRS MANAGEMENT LLC; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Housing discounts

Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Job summary

ZRS Management is seeking a Leasing Consultant to attract, screen, and lease units, while promoting properties and delivering excellent customer service. You will conduct tours, screen applicants, negotiate terms, and maintain positive relationships with residents as part of a team led by the Property Manager.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, preparing lease paperwork, and assisting with reports to ensure high occupancy and compliant leasing practices.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred.
• Valid drivers license required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Leasing apartments to qualified prospects and preparing lease paperwork.
• Marketing and promoting available properties to maximize occupancy.
• Conduct property tours and respond to inquiries via in person, phone, and email.
• Screen applicants and negotiate lease terms with applicants and residents.
• Assist with weekly, monthly and special reporting.
• Maintain strong resident relationships and uphold fair housing policies.
• Work with the Property Manager and team to meet leasing goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales experience

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Microsoft Excel

Marketing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Onesite

Yardi

RealPage

Knock

RentCafe

ResMan

Job description

Job Description: A leasing consultant primary role is to attract and screen potential tenants, provide information about available properties, negotiate lease terms, and ensure a smooth leasing process. As a leasing consultant you will be responsible for leasing properties to prospective tenants, ensuring high occupancy rates, and maintaining positive relationships with current residents. Your role involves marketing and promoting available properties, conducting property tours, screening applicants, negotiating lease agreements, and providing excellent customer service. You will work closely with the property manager and other team members to achieve leasing goals and maintain property standards.

The Leasing Consultant primary focus shall include but not limited to:

• Stay informed about local rental market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations
• Participate in property marketing events, outreach programs, and promotional activities to maximize property visibility
• Manage all aspects of the leasing process, including leasing apartments to qualified prospects, preparing lease paperwork and assisting future residents to ensure a smooth move-in
• Respond to in-person, phone and email inquiries, provide leasing information, make appointments
• Assist with completing weekly, monthly and special reports
• Determine resident needs and respond promptly to any resident needs/concerns
• Effectively and accurately explain all lease and community policies to new and current residents
• Plan, organize and conduct resident functions as needed and as directed by Property Manager
• Uphold ethical standards, fair housing regulations, and company policies in all leasing activities
• Work at least one to two weekends in a month

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License
• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrate strong negotiating and sales abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of Internet, Email, and social media as it pertains to marketing of community
• Knowledge of property management software, such as, Onesite, Yardi, RealPage, Knock, RentCafe, Resman, etc.
• Knowledge of business practices and principles
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to cope with stress in a composed manner
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

We offer full-time, career-track positions with competitive pay, health, dental, vision and life insurance; housing discounts, vacation, paid holidays, exceptional 401k plan with employer match and much more!!!!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Drug Free Work Place ZRS Management is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ZRS Management is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To meet the challenges of our growing business, ZRS is seeking skilled professionals who are highly motivated team players with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. They must possess strong customer service skills and strong organizational and technical skills. If you possess the right attitude, dedication, and training, you can have a long, successful career at ZRS.

Benefits

Healthcare

The health and wellness of our team is a top priority for us.

• We offer health insurance to all of our teams, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life.
• We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that cares for the mental health and wellness of our team members; this extends to their family members.

Financial

• We not only offer paid time off, but we also provide floating holidays that can be used as desired (volunteering, voting, or a mental health day).
• ZRS also provides flexible 401K plans to set up our teams with a successful and safe future.

Live Well

• ZRS is committed to promoting healthy living and lifestyles.
• We offer credits for fitness programs, incentives for annual check-ups with a physician, and discount programs for pet insurance.