Leasing Professional

Southern Management Companies; New Carrollton (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Management Companies is seeking an energetic Leasing Professional to act as a brand ambassador for our communities. You will drive leasing, build relationships with prospective residents, and collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional service.

The role emphasizes sales targets, customer focus, and accurate leasing documentation in a fast-paced environment. Department hours and full-time status are typical expectations for this position.

Qualifications

• Sales experience and ability to meet targets.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the leasing process from first contact to move-in.
• Execute follow-up plans for prospective residents who do not rent on first visit.
• Meet or exceed traffic, application, move-in, wait list, and conversion goals.
• Complete leasing paperwork per internal quality control.
• Inspect apartments and community for quality.
• Conduct new resident move-in orientations.
• Contribute to community engagement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Fast-paced adaptability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Internet marketing

Positive culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

Job description

The ideal candidate is energetic, personable, motivated, and passionate about creating a positive experience for prospective and current residents. They possess proven sales experience with a demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals and sales targets. This individual is results-driven, customer-focused, and skilled at building relationships while delivering exceptional service and achieving strong business outcomes.

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-inExecute 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.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact our Career Services Center by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 301.623.0100.

EEO is the Law