Leasing Inside Sales Pro: High Commission & Training

Essex Property Trust; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 68,769,792 - 96,432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing discount

Comprehensive training

Mentorship

Job summary

Essex Property Trust is seeking a Leasing Inside Sales Representative in San Jose to be the primary contact for prospective residents. The role handles lead management, tours scheduling, and presenting community features to maximize leasing results.

It involves CRM-driven admin duties and remote leasing with no cold-calling. The position offers an $24.00 hourly wage plus a tiered commission structure, averaging about $100 per move-in, with paths for advancement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail sales, inside sales, call center operations, customer service, or a related field with a focus on upselling is required.
• 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.
• Availability to work on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works in a centralized sales hub and facilitates leasing remotely to maintain established target occupancy for the assigned portfolio on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage incoming leads in the CRM system, schedule self-guided tours, and provide a high-quality leasing experience for future residents, which included 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 each community and apartments within the assigned portfolio.

Skills

Inside sales

CRM experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Salesforce

Job description

Essex Property Trust is seeking a Leasing Inside Sales Representative in San Jose to be the primary contact for prospective residents. The role handles lead management, tours scheduling, and presenting community features to maximize leasing results.

It involves CRM-driven admin duties and remote leasing with no cold-calling. The position offers an $24.00 hourly wage plus a tiered commission structure, averaging about $100 per move-in, with paths for advancement.