Leasing Consultant

Equity Property Management; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Optional major medical, dental and 401

401K

Job summary

Equity Property Management seeks a full-time Leasing Consultant for multi-site properties in Merrillville, IN. You will be the face of the community, handling marketing, tours, leasing agreements, and move-in procedures while delivering friendly, professional service.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of leasing or sales experience, strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to work Saturdays with a weekday compensatory off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred.
• Above average verbal, math and writing skills.
• Fundamental understanding of sales techniques and public relations.
• A willingness to follow directions and work within a group environment; be a team player.
• Computer experience, including accurate skill in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Property management software experience - Onesite preferred but not required.
• A car, valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required.
• Impeccable presentation skills. The ideal candidate will be organized, prepared and be able to overcome prospect’s objections.
• We expect you to provide an overall professional and positive environment for the residents of our apartment community.
• The ideal candidate must have at least 1 year of previous administrative, leasing, marketing and sales experience in residential property management.
• This position is also responsible for complying with all state, federal and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing.

Responsibilities

• Marketing
• Coordinating outreach marketing and maintaining advertising for the apartments including all social media and other appropriate marketing channels
• Coordination of resident events as it relates to retention including renewal interaction
• Generating and handling traffic
• Timely input of all leads into software program
• Leasing apartments
• Qualifying prospects
• Preparing lease documentation
• Complete move-in procedures
• Addressing resident maintenance requests and other general office tasks.
• Handling telephone and on-site traffic
• Showing apartments
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned by supervisors
• Local travel may be required

Skills

Verbal skills

Math skills

Writing skills

Public relations

Sales techniques

Team player

Presentation skills

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OneSite

Job description

A Regional Owner/Property Management Company is looking for a full-time leasing consultant with a minimum of one-year experience for multi-site properties located in Merrillville, IN. As a Leasing Consultant, you will become the face of our property and the key liaison between the property manager and our current and prospective residents. We’re looking for a friendly, motivated individual who has previous leasing experience and can offer exceptional service to our residents. If you love to lease, this job is for you! Applicant must be willing to work some Saturdays with a compensatory day off during the week.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Marketing
• Coordinating outreach marketing and maintaining advertising for the apartments including all social media and other appropriate marketing channels
• Coordination of resident events as it relates to retention including renewal interaction
• Generating and handling traffic
• Timely input of all leads into software program
• Leasing apartments
• Qualifying prospects
• Preparing lease documentation
• Complete move-in procedures
• Addressing resident maintenance requests and other general office tasks.
• Handling telephone and on-site traffic
• Showing apartments
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned by supervisors
• Local travel may be required

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred.
• Above average verbal, math and writing skills.
• Fundamental understanding of sales techniques and public relations.
• A willingness to follow directions and work within a group environment; be a team player.
• Computer experience, including accurate skill in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Property management software experience - Onesite preferred but not required.
• A car, valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required.
• Impeccable presentation skills. The ideal candidate will be organized, prepared and be able to overcome prospect’s objections.
• We expect you to provide an overall professional and positive environment for the residents of our apartment community.
• The ideal candidate must have at least 1 year of previous administrative, leasing, marketing and sales experience in residential property management.
• This position is also responsible for complying with all state, federal and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing.

We are willing to train the right candidate for this position.

THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION AND WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE SALARY.

• VACATION AND SICK TIME
• OPTIONAL MAJOR MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION AND 401K

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER