Leasing Inside Sales Specialist – Commission Eligible

Essex Property Trust; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Ongoing mentorship

Housing discount 20%

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Essex Property Trust in San Jose is seeking a Leasing Inside Sales Representative to act as the primary contact for prospective residents. You will manage leads, book tours, and present community features by phone, driving leasing results while delivering exceptional service to prospects and residents.

The role emphasizes remote leasing within a centralized hub, with a starting hourly rate of $24 and commissions of $100 per move-in.

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

Sales

Customer service

CRM

Microsoft Office

Weekend availability

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Essex Property Trust in San Jose is seeking a Leasing Inside Sales Representative to act as the primary contact for prospective residents. You will manage leads, book tours, and present community features by phone, driving leasing results while delivering exceptional service to prospects and residents.

The role emphasizes remote leasing within a centralized hub, with a starting hourly rate of $24 and commissions of $100 per move-in.