Leasing Specialist

Beacon Communities LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and Wellness

Work-life balance with holidays and HT

401k with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Beacon Communities LLC seeks a Leasing Specialist for Niagara Square, Waterfront, and Shoreline Apartments in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on selling apartment living, coordinating all leasing stages, and achieving occupancy goals.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree or equivalent experience, with 2+ years of sales/leasing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, attention to detail, and strong customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Two years sales/leasing experience desirable.
• Attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of subsidy regulations preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to handle resident or building emergency situations if needed.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with prospective and current residents and coordinates all phases of the leasing process: intakes, interviews, processing, preparation and distribution of applications.
• Provides polished and professional sales tours of the model apartment, vacant apartments and community amenities.
• Achieves tiered rent levels and occupancy goals.
• Coordinates and prepares annual lease renewals and income re-certifications.
• Updates daily turnover log, maintains waiting list, prepares weekly leasing reports and market study.
• Prepares lease packages and supplemental documents for new move-ins.
• Conducts new resident orientation.
• Provides backup support to Occupancy Specialist.
• Fosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, communities and associated agencies.
• Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations.
• Works patiently, professionally and cooperatively with residents and staff to provide high quality customer service.
• Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Subsidy regulations

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Emergency handling

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Leasing Specialist, Niagara Square, Waterfront, and Shoreline Apartments - Buffalo, NY

General Statement of Duties

Sells features and benefits of apartment living to prospective and current residents. Achieves and maintains occupancy goals. Responsible for all phases of the leasing process.

Supervision Received

Reports to Property Manager and/or Assistant Property Manager.

Supervision Exercised

No supervisory duties required.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Essential Functions of the Position

(Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Builds relationships with prospective and current residents and coordinates all phases of the leasing process: intakes, interviews, processing, preparation and distribution of applications.
• Provides polished and professional sales tours of the model apartment, vacant apartments and community amenities.
• Achieves tiered rent levels and occupancy goals.
• Coordinates and prepares annual lease renewals and income re-certifications.
• Updates daily turnover log, maintains waiting list, prepares weekly leasing reports and market study.
• Prepares lease packages and supplemental documents for new move-ins.
• Conducts new resident orientation.
• Provides backup support to Occupancy Specialist.
• Fosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, communities and associated agencies.
• Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations.
• Works patiently, professionally and cooperatively with residents and staff to provide high quality customer service.
• Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associates degree or equivalent work experience required. Two years sales/leasing experience desirable.

Qualifications And Skills

• Attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of subsidy regulations preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to handle resident or building emergency situations if needed.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Beacon Core Competencies required for all positions

Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility.

Leasing Specialist Competencies required

Customer Service, Product Knowledge, Sales Skills, Communication, Internet Savvy.

Compensation

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Company Overview

Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing.

At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

Benefits Offered

At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team.

• Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available.
• Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays.
• Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance. With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities… and more!

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates

We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.