Leasing Consultant

EPT SPE LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 3,047,000 - 3,609,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing discount

Job summary

Essex Property Trust is seeking a leasing professional in San Francisco to manage incoming leads, schedule tours, and provide a high-quality leasing experience for future residents. You will nurture the pipeline with tailored updates and maintain in-depth knowledge of the community and apartments.

The role requires office-based work five days a week, with potential weekend coverage. The company offers a comprehensive compensation package including an hourly wage, benefits, and a housing discount

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in Sales or Customer service and track record of achieving sales target is preferred.
• Previous phone sales experience is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of the Microsoft suite, familiarity with CRM systems and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming leads in the CRM system, schedule self-guided tours, and provide a high-quality leasing experience for future residents, which includes assessing clients' needs and pairing them with the best home that fits their criteria.
• Manage pipeline and follow up with prospects by continuously reaching out with tailored updates to assist in their home search.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the community and apartments.

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

City San Francisco State California Job Location SFO 495 500 Folsom Position Type Regular

What You Will Do

• Manage incoming leads in the CRM system, schedule self-guided tours, and provide a high-quality leasing experience for future residents, which includes assessing clients' needs and pairing them with the best home that fits their criteria.
• Manage pipeline and follow up with prospects by continuously reaching out with tailored updates to assist in their home search.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the community and apartments.

What You Will Need

• Proven work experience in Sales or Customer service and track record of achieving sales target is preferred.
• Previous phone sales experience is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of the Microsoft suite, familiarity with CRM systems and practices.

What the Job Requires

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. Requires sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. This role demands availability for five days each week, with the potential for including weekends in the schedule as necessary. Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks. Physical presence at the centralized sales hub is an essential function of this role and to achieve success. It supports collaboration, access to company systems, and consistent execution of standardized sales processes. Regular and predictable on-site attendance at the leasing office is required due to the customer-facing and revenue-impacting nature of the role. Participation in ongoing and impromptu live coaching, team meetings, and in-person 1:1s to ensure consistent skill development, compliance adherence, and sales effectiveness. This role demands availability for five days each week, including weekends. Schedule requirements may be modified, and accommodations may be considered, where required by applicable law.

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations.
• Ability to solve problems in standard situations.
• Requires basic analytical skills.
• Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
• Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Compensation

All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.

New hires generally start between $22.12 - $26.20 per hour. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.

Commission eligible position with earning potential averaging $100 per new move-in lease, determined by monthly performance metrics.

About Essex Property Trust

Essex Property Trust is an S&P 500 company and a proven leader in West Coast apartments. We are committed to the vibrant communities in which we operate, and we continually push to innovate, improve, and add value to the lives of our residents, associates, and shareholders. At Essex, we believe a company focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is the key driver of innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities to grow your career, and a positive workplace environment in which every employee is empowered to provide a meaningful contribution to our Company's mission. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.