Leasing Specialist

Fogelman Properties; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leasing commissions and renewal growth

Cell phone allowance

Housing discount

Summer incentive program

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Awards & incentives program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Fogelman Properties is seeking a Leasing Consultant for the Ashby at Ross Bridge in the Hoover area of Birmingham. The role focuses on leasing, client relations, and community marketing, requiring sales experience and a customer-first approach.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, social media and event-planning skills, plus familiarity with property software. A valid driver’s license is required. Weekend work may be needed, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least two years of sales or leasing experience.
• Strong social media and marketing skills.
• Exceptional customer service and communication abilities.
• Passion for planning and executing resident events.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tours to prospective residents and complete the leasing process.
• Execute marketing strategies for the community and maintain positive resident relations.
• Follow up with prospects and process applications for approval in line with policies.
• Assist with lease renewals and move-ins; coordinate move-in dates.
• Coordinate resident events and respond to resident requests and complaints.
• Support marketing duties including market surveys and notices.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Marketing skills

Social media

Resident events planning

Driver's license

Tools

Yardi

CRM platforms

Yieldstar

Job description

Fogelman is seeking a professional Leasing Consultant to join the team at Ashby at Ross Bridge, located in the Hoover area of Birmingham. We’re looking for creative, sales‑driven individuals who genuinely enjoy helping people find their next home.

The ideal candidate brings at least two years of sales or leasing experience, has strong social media and marketing skills, exceptional customer service and communication abilities, a passion for planning and executing resident events, and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset. Experience with Yardi, CRM platforms, and Yieldstar is a plus. A valid driver’s license is required.

If you’re enthusiastic, people‑focused, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you.

We Invest In Our Associates With

• Competitive Biweekly pay + $125 Leasing Commissions + Split Monthly Renewal Commissions
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance & Quarterly Shopping Report Bonus
• Housing Discount
• Summer Incentive Program - incentives, lunch & perks
• BCBS Health, Dental, Vision, Disability/Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• Training, Career Development, Tuition Reimbursement
• Recognition & Rewards through Awardco + Associate Appreciations & Incentives
• $500 Associate Referrals
• Employee Connect – resources for legal, financial & personal support

Summary

The Leasing Consultant provides tours, completes the leasing process with prospective residents, executes marketing strategies for the community and maintains positive resident relations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Interviews prospective residents and records information to ascertain needs and qualifications.
• Accompanies prospects to model/vacant apartments and discusses size and layout of rooms, available amenities and terms of lease.
• Ensures consistent follow-up with prospects
• Processes application for approval in compliance with policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for processing lease renewals.
• Schedules move ins and completes all lease paperwork with prospect.
• Walks all move-ins prior to the move in date to ensure readiness
• Follow up with new residents after move in.
• Inspects condition of premises periodically and arranges for necessary maintenance.
• Plans and coordinates resident events.
• Courteous, efficient handling of resident requests and complaints.
• Assists with all marketing duties including preparation of market surveys.
• Assists with sending out all resident notices.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Adheres to all company policies including but not limited to safety and Fair Housing.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• One year experience as a leasing professional is preferred.
• Up to one year of related experience or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Experience with virtual and in-person community tours is preferred.
• Working knowledge of property management platforms (i.e. Yardi, Entrata, Yieldstar, CRM) preferred.
• Marketing skills with the ability to execute a property marketing plan through outside marketing, social media and resident functions. Familiarity with the local market preferred.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), relationship-building and customer service skills.
• A valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Constant walking, standing and sitting alternately
• Frequent climbing of stairs
• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, pushing, pulling and reaching above shoulders.
• Frequently lifts less than 10 lbs.; occasionally lifts over 10 lbs.
• Strong constant figure dexterity with the ability to grasp/turn.
• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, ability to comprehend, speak, write and communicate.
• Work in a variety of conditions; both indoors and outdoors.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Possibly exposure to caustics, solvents, oils, fumes, flammables, pesticides, etc.

Fogelman is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.