Leasing Professional

Southern Management Companies; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuing Education

Job summary

Southern Management Companies is seeking a Leasing Professional to act as a brand ambassador for our communities. You will handle the leasing process from first contact to move-in, and execute follow-up plans for prospective tenants who do not rent on the first visit.

The role requires strong sales aptitude, excellent communication, and organizational skills. Weekend availability is required; regular hours are Mon–Fri with Saturdays, plus opportunities in marketing and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and various online marketing, advertising, and sales platforms.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.
• Candidates must be available to work weekends.
• Regular schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with a weekday off to accommodate Saturday schedule.

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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word & Excel

Online marketing & sales tools

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

Job description

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

Qualifications

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

What we are looking for:

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and various online marketing, advertising, and sales platforms. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus. Candidates must be available to work weekends. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a weekday off to accommodate the Saturday schedule.

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

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.