Leasing Consultant

Buckingham Companies; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Companies is seeking a Leasing Consultant in Indiana to drive leasing at our apartment communities, focusing on positive resident relations and retention. You will initiate and coordinate all phases of the leasing process, from inquiries to tours and applications, to help meet leasing goals.

The successful candidate will be sales-driven, customer-focused and skilled at active listening and communication, exemplifying gratitude and professionalism in resident interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in apartment leasing process and related workflows.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to listen actively and show gratitude to residents.
• Proven track record of contributing to resident retention and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Handle residency inquiries, coordinate property tours and prospect engagement.
• Support and execute leasing processes to achieve occupancy goals.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Active listening

Communication

Job description

Overview

Buckingham is seeking a sales-drive and customer-focus professional with excellent organizational and decision-making skills. This individual demonstrates active listening and gratitude, draws people to them and proactively communicates with others. As Leasing Consultant, this individual initiates and coordinates all phases of our apartment community leasing, focusing on positive resident relations and optimal resident retention.

Qualifications

At Buckingham, our standard is to push the standard. We take a customer approach to all projects, big or small. Real estate is an investment and at Buckingham, our biggest investment is our people. Our diverse teams are blended with individuals who foster the company’s entrepreneurial spirit, have unparalleled industry expertise and aren’t afraid to exceed expectations. Our team members are valued and encouraged to explore creativity, to be free-thinkers that bring outside-the-box solutions.We offer the opportunity to build the future. From our branded onboarding and orientation, First Day by Design, you’ll be empowered to seek new challenges, to earn respect and the admiration of others. Recognized as a consecutive year Best Places to Work awardee, we build our future leaders through our professional development programs, paid tuition and certification programs and executive coaching. As a member of Property Management, Buckingham offers a total compensation package with competitive market salary, commission- and performance-based incentives, paid time off and comprehensive company-sponsored benefits.

Responsibilities

As Leasing Consultant, you are responsible for daily functions related to residency inquiries, property tours and prospective resident networking and engagement. A strong candidate is one who understands the apartment application process and strives to exceed leasing goals and objectives.