Leasing Consultant

AION; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Pittsburgh seeks a Leasing Consultant to maximize occupancy by managing leasing activities, including touring apartments and handling inquiries. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service. Duties include coordinating move-ins, recommending marketing strategies, and maintaining leasing standards. Additional responsibilities encompass administrative functions and ensuring compliance with housing regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, college preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to walk apartments and grounds as well as lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all leasing activities including tours and inquiries.
• Recommend strategies for on-site marketing activities.
• Support tracking of lease renewals and expirations.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Customer service

Sales outreach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, college preferred

Job description

The Alden
5492 Youngridge Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236, USA

Under the direction of the Property Manager, the Leasing Consultant at The Alden is responsible for maximizing occupancy by generating qualified traffic, networking within the local community, scheduling appointments, securing rentals, promoting resident retention, and providing or coordinating exceptional customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct all leasing activities at the property, responding to telephone inquiries, providing tours of apartments and amenities, following up with prospects, and coordinating all move-ins
• Recommend strategies and programs for on-site marketing activity
• Develop and monitor merchant/neighborhood referral programs for move-in packets, newsletters, and resident retention
• Initiate sales outreach plans including but not limited to new development, community management, internal and external communication, and support
• Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios.
• Attend weekly marketing meetings
• Maintain passing e-shop, phone shop, and physical shop scores of 85% or higher.

Administrative:

• Inspect apartments with the new residents at move in and complete all the necessary paperwork
• Support Assistant RE Manager with tracking renewals, lease expirations, and notices to vacate
• Collect and accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rents and other fees
• Accurately enter all prospect and resident data into Entrata in a timely manner
• Keep files, desk, and leasing area organized
• Comply with all Fair Housing regulations, local/state regulations, and other laws as they relate to property specific guidelines and occupancy standards
• Inspect market ready units and models each morning

Customer Service:

• Assist in planning and preparation of resident functions.
• Walk the property for curb appeal and overall property appearance.
• Assist with the monitoring and directing of service operations to ensure service requests are completed within 24 hours and curb appeal standards are met
• Provide excellent customer service and display courteous and professional attitude toward all customers
• Maintain availability for resident functions, community affiliated events and weekends
• Perform other duties as required
• Maintain all leasing office standards

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, college preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to walk apartments and grounds, including steps and climbing stairs
• Occasionally requires lifting 20 pounds or less
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license

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Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Lease Renewal Experience

Novice

Leasing Experience

Novice

Customer Service

Novice

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

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