Leasing Professional

smcexternalcareers; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

smcexternalcareers in United States (Annandale, VA) is seeking energetic Leasing Professionals to join our communities. You will act as a brand ambassador, building relationships with potential residents and guiding them through the leasing process from first contact to move-in.

Ideal candidates have sales experience, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills. Weekend availability and reliable transportation for outreach are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in leasing, sales, customer service, retail, or hospitality preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Weekend availability required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and online marketing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and build positive relationships with all team members, customers, and vendors
• Manage the leasing process from first point of contact to move-in
• Execute follow-up plan for future residents who do not rent on first visit
• Meet or exceed traffic, application, move-in, wait list, and conversion ratio goals
• Complete all leasing paperwork and processes per internal quality control processes
• Inspect apartments and the community to ensure product quality
• Conduct new resident move-in orientations
• Conduct outreach marketing
• Contribute to community/company engagement efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor

Skills

Sales aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet marketing

Positive professional culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Yardi

Job description

Verifiable sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals and sales targets. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and online marketing platforms. Must thrive in a fast-paced environment, must be available to work weekends, and have reliable transportation for outreach. Bilingual Spanish a plus.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Our Leasing Professionals are brand ambassadors for our communities, bringing people and apartment homes together. They are energetic and compassionate individuals with sales expertise and a passion for building relationships.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Encourage and build positive relationships with all team members, customers, and vendors
• Manage the leasing process from first point of contact to move-in
• Execute follow-up plan for future residents who do not rent on first visit
• Meet or exceed traffic, application, move-in, wait list, and conversion ratio goals
• Complete all leasing paperwork and processes per internal quality control processes
• Inspect apartments and the community to ensure product quality
• Conduct new resident move-in orientations
• Conduct outreach marketing
• Contribute to community/company engagement efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Sales aptitude with attention to detail
• Flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational capabilities
• Competence with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency utilizing the internet for marketing, advertising, and sales-related purposes
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors which cultivate a positive professional culture

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in leasing, sales, customer service, retail, or hospitality
• Experience with Yardi products a plus