Leasing Specialist

Polinger Company; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay and benefits

Job summary

Polinger Company in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a full-time Leasing Consultant to present apartments, tour prospective residents, and guide applicants through the leasing process under the Property Manager.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of leasing or sales experience, strong communication, computer skills, and the ability to multi-task, meet occupancy goals, and work weekends and some nights.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of apartment leasing, sales, and customer service preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a professional appearance; essential.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Proficient knowledge of Fair Housing requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional interaction with residents/customers.
• Motivated self-starter; able to work well in a team.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write reports.
• Strong sales skills.
• Flexibility to work schedule; 2-3 weekends per month; 3-4 extended nights per month.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs.

Responsibilities

• Greeting prospective residents and giving property tours.
• Receive telephone inquiries; schedule appointments.
• Process lease applications and qualify residents based on criteria.
• Achieve leasing goals to meet or exceed occupancy targets.
• Manage leads from MaxLeases or lead management software.
• Conduct follow-up with prospective residents.
• Maintain knowledge of surrounding community and competitor properties.
• Assist in promotional events and outreach marketing.
• Support Property Manager with office tasks and file maintenance.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Teamwork

Reading/writing reports

Fair housing knowledge

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Craigslist, etc.)

MaxLeases/lead management

Job description

Description

Polinger Company is an established family-owned and operated full-service real estate organization that offers numerous opportunities in a wide range of disciplines and career paths. Our corporate culture is responsible for more than half of the corporate team being with the company for 10 years or longer. This type of longevity is unique but not surprising given the combination of outstanding working conditions, generous benefits and opportunities to grow and develop professionally and personally.

Brighton Village is looking for a full-time Leasing Consultant. The right candidate under the direction of the Property Manager is responsible for managing the sales process, from start to finish; presenting our apartments and community in a compelling way, overcoming objections, building relationships and creating excitement. A successful Leasing Consultant must demonstrate strong sales skills and customer service, organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• 1. Greeting prospective residents and providing them with property tours.
• 2. Receive telephone inquiries pleasantly and professionally; schedule appointments whenever possible.
• 3. Processing lease applications and qualifying residents based on approved lease criteria
• 4. Achieve leasing goals to reach or exceed budgeted occupancy for the property.
• 5. Daily management of 100% of leads from Maxleases or property specific lead management software.
• 6. Conduct follow-up with prospective residents.
• 7. Maintain current knowledge of surrounding community for benefit of prospective residents.
• 8. Maintain current knowledge of competitor’s properties
• 9. Participate and preparation of promotional events.
• 10. Perform outreach marketing as needed
• 11. Assist in maintenance of the Market Survey
• 12. Support Property Manager with general office maintenance by answering phones and performing other administrative tasks, including but not limited to maintaining complete resident files, general office files, and order office supplies as directed.

Requirements

• 1. 1-2 years of apartment leasing, sales, and customer service preferred.
• 2. The ability to multi-task and maintain a professional appearance, is a must.
• 3. Computer Proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Social Media sites including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Four Square, Craigslist, etc.
• 4. Proficient knowledge of Fair Housing requirements
• 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with the residents and customers in a professional manner.
• 6. Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work well in a team setting.
• 7. Ability to read and interpret documents & ability to write reports.
• 8. Strong sales skills.
• 9. Flexibility to work schedule. The position requires 2-3 weekends per month with time off during the week. The position always requires 3-4 extended nights per month.
• 10. Ability to walk and climb stairs.

Personal Competencies

• Integrity/Honesty
• Organization and planning
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to excel in a Fast Paced and High-Pressure Atmosphere
• Proactivity/takes initiative
• Listening Skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Sales
• Marketing
• Microsoft Suite Proficiency
• Internet/Social Media

Fluency in Spanish a PLUS

Come join a winning team. Thorough Background investigations will be conducted prior to hiring. Great pay and benefits are available. Polinger Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.

Polinger Company provided the following inclusive hiring information:

Polinger Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law. High School Diploma or G.E.D + 1-year custodial experience Physical Requirements Prolonged walking and standing Stooping, reaching, and bending Thorough Background investigations will be conducted prior to hire. Polinger Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.