Leasing Consultant

Weidner Apartment Homes; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays

Employee apartment discount

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Weidner Apartment Homes in Renton, WA is seeking a Leasing Consultant to connect with prospective and current residents. You will manage marketing, leasing, and renewal activities to hit occupancy and revenue targets while delivering exceptional service.

The role requires a friendly, energetic personality, strong time management, and the ability to communicate clearly via phone, email, and in person. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn and contribute daily.
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text.
• Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred; Yardi/Paycom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Walk marketing tour path, open target viewing apartments, ensure clean and rent-ready spaces.
• Respond to resident and prospective resident calls and emails promptly in the morning.
• Answer incoming calls, set viewing appointments and convert by touring with energy.
• Facilitate the application process at the end of the tour and review applications promptly.
• Maintain timely communication with applicants and ensure follow-up on results.
• Support leasing with market awareness and daily marketing/strategy execution.
• Ensure apartments, common areas and amenities meet Weidner quality standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Yardi

Paycom

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Renton, WA 98055, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Job Category: Leasing, Regency Woods

Position Summary

As a Leasing Consultant, you are a dynamic professional who easily relates and communicates with prospective and current residents of your community. With a warm and energetic personality, you will consistently find joy in creating lasting and positive impressions. This role is responsible for coordinating the communities marketing, leasing and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy and revenue retention goals. A successful Leasing Consultant is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Walk marketing tour path, open target viewing apartments, ensure clean and rent ready apartments, model homes and community amenities
• Respond to resident and prospective resident calls and emails promptly in the morning
• Answer incoming calls, convert phone calls into walk in traffic, set viewing appointments
• Tour prospective residents with energy and enthusiasm the Weidner way
• Ensure successful leasing by facilitating the application process at the end of the tour
• Review and process all applications immediately upon receipt
• Timely and respectful communication with applicants upon receiving results
• Follow Weidner Move In Experience with all approved applicants
• Maintain and follow up on traffic in queue
• Shop competitive properties at least monthly; Adhere to daily marketing and leasing strategies
• Ensure market ready apartments, common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal, financial, and legal matters; up to three sessions at no cost
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match of up to 4% of your eligible income
  • Opportunities to earn leasing commissions and/or semi-annual performance-based bonuses (position dependent) tied to community performance
• Time Away from Work
  • Vacation accrual, with no usage waiting period upon accrual
  • Sick time accrual, with accrued time usage eligibility after 60 days of employment
  • Nine company-designated paid holidays annually
• Housing Benefits
  • Employee apartment discount available at Weidner communities, subject to availability and community guidelines
• Workplace Support
  • Company-provided maintenance uniforms
• Career Development
  • Continuing education reimbursement program after 1 year of employment, up to $2,500 per year for approved courses or certifications
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a nationally recognized property management company

Join Weidner Apartment Homes and become part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experienced required
• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text
• Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programs
• Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws
• Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code / uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to work outside of normal scheduled hours as needed
• Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed
• Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized
• Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing
• Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all times
• Driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will work