Leasing & Marketing Professional

Landmark Properties, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Properties, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Leasing and Marketing Professional to drive occupancy and market the community.

You will guide prospects through the leasing process, conduct tours, and coordinate campaigns to maximize resident retention and apply exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1 year of sales/marketing and 1 year of residential leasing experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Entrata experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-year sales and marketing experience preferred.
• Minimum 1-year residential leasing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand the housing contract document and communicate information to prospects and residents.
• Close sales per guidelines: generate leads, schedule and conduct tours, data entry into PM software, prospect follow-up.
• Promote the community via social media and participate in marketing events and Turn activities.
• Coordinate unit assignments, track leasing metrics, and manage email/text campaigns.
• Maintain a positive community environment and resolve resident concerns with escalation as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree

1-year sales and marketing experience

1-year residential leasing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Entrata

Job description

Job Description The Leasing and Marketing Professional is responsible for effectively marketing the community and ensuring the leasing targets are achieved to help maximize occupancy year over year. This role will guide prospective residents through the leasing process, engage in retention efforts for current residents, and provide unparalleled customer service. You must be able to communicate effectively and possess strong interpersonal and organization skills. For New Jersey based positions, this role requires a valid New Jersey Real Estate License. Reports to: Community Manager Direct Reports: None Duties/

Responsibilities

• Understand the housing contract document and all related addendums and be able to clearly communicate all relative information to prospects and residents.
• Conduct all tasks necessary to close the sale in accordance with VIBES training guidelines, including but not limited to:
• Generating new leads
• Scheduling & conducting tours
• Entering data into the Property Management Software
• Prospect follow up.
• Assist the Associate Community Manager with the following as needed:
• Promoting the community via social media platforms
• Participating in on- and off-campus marketing events.
• Unit assignments and placements
• Tracking and reporting of leasing data, metrics, and goals
• Assist with email and text campaigns utilizing the Property Management Software.
• Maintain a positive community environment and encourage participation in Residence Life programs.
• Assist in resolving resident concerns/conflicts and elevate to the appropriate manager as needed.

Property Operations

• Perform daily opening and closing checklists, including model & tour route inspection, performing housekeeping as needed.
• Participate in Landmark Lineup and required staff meetings.
• Adhere and comply with corporate procedures and government laws on Fair Housing.
• Respond to internet and telephone inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Keep detailed activity logs in prospect and resident accounts.
• Enter Maintenance Requests as needed.
• Label and log resident packages and send resident notifications as needed.
• Enforce community policies and procedures in accordance with the Housing Contract and report any violations to the Community Manager.
• Assist in collecting application fees, security deposits, and other income as needed.
• Must participate in the on-call rotation schedule and perform after-hours lockouts as needed.
• Participate in all Turn related activities including.
• Move-in & Move-out days
• Unit inspections & trash outs
• Unit make readies included but not limited to cleaning, painting, & furniture placement
• Additional tasks as assigned by Community Manager Education & Experience

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant major preferred.
• Minimum 1-year sales and marketing experience preferred.
• Minimum 1-year residential leasing experience preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Must be reliable and have self-discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Entrata experience preferred.

Must be available to work the following

• Evening and weekend hours
• University closings (Spring/Fall/Winter Breaks, Summer months)

Turn Period (Extended hours will be required as necessary.)

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for purposes of Company business.

Landmark Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.