Leasing Specialist

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

Job summary

Beacon-Communities-LLC is seeking a Leasing Specialist for Niagara Square, Waterfront, and Shoreline Apartments in Buffalo, NY. You will handle all phases of the leasing process, conduct tours, and work to meet occupancy goals.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong sales skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, and the ability to provide excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality and handling emergencies professionally.

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.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with prospective residents and coordinates all phases of leasing.
• Provides polished tours of model, vacant apartments, and community amenities.
• Achieves tiered rent levels and occupancy goals.
• Coordinates annual lease renewals and income re-certifications.
• Updates turnover log, maintains waiting list, and prepares leasing reports.
• Prepares lease packages and documents for new move-ins.
• Conducts new resident orientation.
• Provides backup support to the Occupancy Specialist.
• Fosters a positive relationship with residents, communities, and agencies.
• Preserves confidentiality of residents and applicants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sales/leasing experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Independent work ethic

Emergency handling

Customer service orientation

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

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.