Leasing Consultant

Fairstead; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate is seeking a Leasing Consultant to drive successful sales and provide exceptional service. This role involves drafting lease documents, coordinating marketing efforts, and maintaining strong relationships with brokers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills, alongside a strong focus on customer service. Join a purpose-driven firm dedicated to building sustainable communities, where your contributions will be valued and make a real impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with relevant experience or training.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the leasing team with lease preparation and processing.
• Draft lease documents and coordinate marketing collateral.
• Maintain strong broker relationships and ensure timely data entry.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Team Support

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 25,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 17,000 units under management. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management.

Fairstead’s primary mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel “Right at Home.” We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator.

Fairstead’s Core Values: Empathy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Determination & Integrity

Job Title: Leasing Consultant

The Leasing Consultant will provide successful sales for Fairstead Management’s properties. The Leasing Consultant will demonstrate professionalism and well-informed solutions to assist in client needs during the sales process. The Leasing Consultant will have remarkable negotiation and problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide support to Director of Leasing and Leasing department in preparation & processing of leases through the lease cycle.
2. Draft initial lease documents including marketing flyers, lease proposals, new leases, renewals/extensions/expansions, amendments, license agreements, and listing/co-brokerage agreements.
3. Create, coordinate, and supervise the leasing & marketing collateral, including marketing signs, flyers, and other marketing branding carried out internally by the leasing team and externally by listing brokers. Coordinate with standards to ensure consistency.
4. Administration of procuring and listing brokerage commission process, including calculation, tracking and distribution of commission payments.
5. Track and record market lease comp information.
6. Develop and maintain strong broker relationships throughout the market.
7. Ensure all space showings are entered in backend system in a timely manner and ensure data is updated with accurate listings and current information.
8. Assist with coordination of communication brokers in connection with daily leasing activities at the properties, including follow up with same to collect information and documents necessary in the lease process.
9. Create portfolio tour books, stacking plans, and other miscellaneous marketing and property tour materials.
10. Provide miscellaneous support for external and internal requests.
11. Assist in helping ensure lease files are current; scan, file and distribute correspondence relating to marketing and leasing portfolios.
12. Develop a monthly marketing database (i.e., property availability report) relative to vacant properties to be distributed to the brokerage community.
13. Prepare and update investor tour books in preparation of institutional investor meetings and tours.
14. Provide presentation material development support including preparation of presentation documents.
15. Regular meetings and communications with Director of Leasing and Leasing department, and Asset Management team to review workflow and improve procedural efficiencies.
16. Assist various ad-hoc/special events and projects, e.g., broker events, department events, planning/meetings, etc.
17. Work with and support the external leasing teams, property management teams, and acquisition, development, and disposition teams, to ensure timely and effective workflow.
18. Provide full administrative support for Director of Leasing and Leasing department including phone support, typing, reports, scanning, filing and distribution of correspondence.
19. Responsible for maintaining vendor contracts.
20. Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Professional understanding of leases/contracts, and related real estate and legal terms (e.g., base rent, operating expenses, capital expenditures, default, surrender, indemnification, etc.).
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including word processing, proof-reading, and accurate spelling.
4. Ability to support a multi-person team, including working well under pressure, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
5. Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
6. Ability to be articulate, conscientious, dependable, polished, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
7. Strong initiative and focus on customer service.
8. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work to ensure accuracy of work.
9. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
10. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates.
11. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative.
12. Strong written and oral skills.
13. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

COMPENSATION:

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Salary Range: $28 - $33.50 USD

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.