Leasing Consultant (South Loop)

Golub & Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Job summary

Golub & Company in Chicago is seeking a Leasing Consultant for River City Apartments, a 448-unit property in the South Loop. You will tour prospects, process applications, prepare leases, and manage files. The role requires 2+ years of sales and strong closing skills; Illinois leasing license or willingness to obtain one is needed. On-site benefits include health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sales-related experience.
• Previous apartment leasing experience with strong closing skills preferred.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Illinois leasing agent license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct leasing activities: tours, applications, and leases.
• Enter lease data into leasing software and maintain accuracy.
• Manage lease files and CRM follow-ups with residents and prospects.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, prospects, and vendors.
• Monitor rental rates and prepare market surveys.

Skills

Sales experience

Closing skills

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Administrative acumen

Education

Illinois leasing agent license

Tools

Leasing software

CRM system

Job description

Chicago-based Golub & Company LLC and its affiliates are active in key markets across the United States in real estate development, acquisitions, asset and property management, leasing and corporate real estate services.The Company has developed, owned or managed more than 50 million square feet of properties valued in excess of $20 billion since it was founded in 1960.

We are currently seeking a Leasing Consultant to conduct all aspects of leasing activities at River City Apartments, a 448-unit portfolio in the heart of the South Loop neighborhood.Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducts leasing activities, including but not limited to touring prospective residents, processing applications, and preparing leases while following all regulatory guidelines
• Enters new lease information into leasing software and ensures accuracy
• Prepares, maintains, and manages new and existing lease files
• Monitors the CRM system and consistently follows-up on prospective leads and existing resident inquiries
• Provides excellent customer service to residents, prospects, vendors, visitors, and other customers.
• Monitors and evaluates competitors’ rental rates, prepares weekly market surveys, and recommends rental rate changes
• Assists in move-in / move-out process
• Receives resident service requests and administers building work order system
• Conducts regular walk-throughs of facility and reports concerns to building maintenance
• Maintains schedules for amenity spaces
• Coordinates resident events and sends out communication

Qualified candidates will be self-starters with at least 2 years of sales-related experience.Previous apartment leasing experience with proven, exceptional closing skills preferred. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and administrative acumen. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain current Illinois leasing agent license. Regular weekend hours will be required.
The hourly rate for this position ranges between $22-23.17 and is based on level of experience. This position is also eligible for commissions.

On-site employees at Golub’s residential assets are the face of the Company for our residents, providing high quality customer service and demonstrating Golub’s Shared Values in their interactions with current and prospective residents. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off and 401k with employer match – all within a fun and enjoyable culture centered around our Shared Values of innovation & creativity, relationships, value creation, flexibility, respect for our people and integrity.