Leasing Specialist

Green Alpha Property Management; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Green Alpha Property Management is seeking a Leasing Specialist to manage leasing tasks for apartment communities in Baton Rouge, LA. The role supports Tenant relations, property tours, and rental processes under the Property Manager, with emphasis on timely responses and accurate records.

The ideal candidate brings customer service experience, strong communication, and the ability to negotiate lease terms.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service or property leasing preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively negotiate lease terms.
• Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills for interacting with tenants and prospects.
• Proficient in data entry and record keeping maintaining accurate tenant information.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist prospective tenants in a professional and friendly manner.
• Conduct property tours and showcase available units to potential renters.
• Provide accurate information about rental properties, including pricing, amenities, and lease terms.
• Process rental applications and perform background checks on applicants.
• Prepare lease agreements and ensure all required documents are completed accurately.
• Collect rent payments and follow up on any late or outstanding payments.
• Address tenant inquiries, concerns, and maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
• Maintain organized files and records of tenant information, leases, and maintenance requests.
• Utilize company software to track leads, prospects, and tenant interactions.
• Assist with property maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Negotiation

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Tools

Property management software

Job description

Have you ever desired to work at a company that is positively impacting the lives of a wide array of individuals through various avenues? At Green Alpha Property Management, everything that we do is centered around the goal of improving the lives of each of our stakeholders.

Green Alpha Property Management is the property management business of a real estate management and commercial investment company headquartered in Raleigh, NC and with a strong presence throughout the Southeast United States. We specialize in acquiring, managing, and enhancing commercial real estate properties with a foundation centered on improving the lives of our stakeholders. Due to our large scope of properties, there are many different avenues for career progression.

As Leasing Specialist, you will be a key piece in how we manage our property in Baton Rouge, LA daily. You will be on a critical team that is responsible for helping to ensure that our tenants have the best possible rental experience. This role will report to the Property Manager and will assist in handling all leasing related tasks at the apartment communities within the region to ensure our occupancy remains strong. Speed is critical, so it’s important that the potential team member has a sense of urgency as work orders need to be resolved in a timely manner.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Leasing Specialist you will bring a positive, upbeat, and driven attitude to help build lasting relationships with tenants and team members. This role will:

• Greet and assist prospective tenants in a professional and friendly manner
• Conduct property tours and showcase available units to potential renters
• Provide accurate information about rental properties, including pricing, amenities, and lease terms
• Process rental applications and perform background checks on applicants
• Prepare lease agreements and ensure all required documents are completed accurately
• Collect rent payments and follow up on any late or outstanding payments
• Address tenant inquiries, concerns, and maintenance requests promptly and professionally
• Maintain organized files and records of tenant information, leases, and maintenance requests
• Utilize company software to track leads, prospects, and tenant interactions
• Assist with property maintenance tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service or property leasing preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively negotiate lease terms
• Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills for interacting with tenants and prospects
• Proficient in data entry and record keeping maintaining accurate tenant information
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people of all backgrounds (racial, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, etc) to apply. Diversity enables us to better serve our customers and meet our company goals.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance