Leasing Consultant

Ardent Communities; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Communities, headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, is hiring Leasing Consultants to join our Central Ohio team. You’ll be the face of the community, greet prospective residents, and turn tours into signed leases across multiple properties.

This full-time role offers growth within a culture that values energy, creativity, and care for residents. We welcome personalities with drive and hustle—no prior property management experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver’s license & reliable transportation.
• Sales experience (1 year preferred).
• Customer service experience (1 year preferred).

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and building rapport with prospective and current residents.
• Managing phone, email, and in-person leads.
• Giving daily in-person and virtual tours.
• Creating urgency to close the lease.
• Keeping leasing areas show-ready (office, clubhouse, models).
• Following up via calls, texts, and emails.
• Creating and updating online ads to drive traffic.
• Using AppFolio to manage leads, leases, and maintenance tickets.
• Using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Be creative, having fun, and supporting your team.

Skills

Leasing

Sales

Marketing

Upselling

Customer Service

Property Management

Tours

Inspections

Work-Orders

Professionalism

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AppFolio

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Now Hiring: Leasing Consultant Central Ohio

Full-Time

Love people? Love sales? Love showing off beautiful spaces and helping others find their perfect home? Ardent Communities is growing across Central Ohio, and we’re looking for outgoing, motivated Leasing Consultants to join our team! This isn’t just another job—it’s a career opportunity with a company that values culture, creativity, and growth. No property management experience? No problem. If you bring the personality, drive, and hustle, we’ll teach you the rest.

Who We Are

Ardent Communities is a premier multi-family property management company headquartered in Westerville, Ohio. Our roots go back to 1969, and we have proudly provided thousands of residents with quality homes and exceptional living experiences throughout the Columbus market.We’re known for: - Beautiful, well-maintained communities - Great Onsite teams - A customer-service-first mindset - Always evolving, always improving, now we’re expanding—and we want you to grow with us.

About the Role

As a Leasing Consultant, you’re the face of the community and the first impression for our future residents. You’ll create memorable experiences, build genuine connections, and turn tours into signed leases.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming and building rapport with prospective and current residents
• Managing phone, email, and in-person leads like a pro
• Giving daily in-person and virtual tours
• Creating urgency and excitement to close the lease
• Keeping all leasing areas "show-ready" (office, clubhouse, amenities, models)
• Following up via calls, texts, and emails
• Creating and updating online ads to drive traffic
• Working in AppFolio to manage leads, leases, and maintenance tickets
• Using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Being creative, having fun, and supporting your team

What We’re Looking For

• Positive attitude and professional appearance
• Sales-minded and customer-focused
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a creative edge
• Sales or customer service experience is a plus—but not required

Schedule & Details

• Full-Time | 8-hour shifts
• Mon–Fri: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sat: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sun: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Two days off during the week
• Business professional attire
• On-site role (not remote)
• Multiple locations across Central Ohio

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s license & reliable transportation
• Sales experience (1 years preferred)
• Customer service experience (1 years preferred)

Skills: Leasing, Sales, Marketing, Upselling, Customer Service, Property Management, Tours, Inspections, Work-Orders, Professionalism, Dependable

Apply today and start building your career with Ardent Communities!

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