Leasing Professional

Southern-Management-Companies; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays and PTO

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Southern-Management-Companies seeks Leasing Professionals who bring proven sales experience and a passion for matching people with apartment homes. You will serve as a brand ambassador, building relationships with residents, prospects, and vendors while driving leasing metrics.

You will manage the leasing process from initial contact to move-in, perform move-in orientations, and help maintain property presentation.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience and ability to meet/exceed targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet weekend availability.
• Reliable transportation for outreach.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with team, customers, and vendors.
• Manage leasing from first contact to move-in.
• Follow up with prospects who don’t rent on first visit.
• Meet or exceed traffic, application, move-in, wait list and conversion goals.
• Complete leasing paperwork per internal QC processes.
• Inspect apartments and community for quality.
• Conduct new resident move-in orientations.
• Support community engagement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Weekend availability

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Yardi

Job description

Proven 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
• 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

What's required from you:

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

Pay Rate:

$17.50 - $25.38

Summary of Benefits:

Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Southern provides:

• A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost
• Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances
• Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with Company contribution
• Paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty
• Continuing Education

You can customize your package to include: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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