Leasing Specialist — Close Deals, Elevate Resident Experience

Waterton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leasing bonuses

Medical, Dental, Life, Disability

Pet insurance

401K + match

Paid time off

Job summary

Waterton's Leasing Specialist role in Chicago, IL, starts with guiding prospective residents through tours, answering questions, and closing leases, while ensuring outstanding service and community engagement. You will manage applications, prepare lease packages, and maintain readiness of models and common areas.

Ideal candidates bring teamwork, a sales mindset, and customer service experience; a valid IL Leasing Agent license within 120 days is required or must be obtained within 120 days to

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.
• A minimum of one-year of sales or customer service experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Generate interest in the community by effectively answering questions, conducting tours, following up with prospective residents, and executing sales closing techniques successfully.
• Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective residents. Engage current residents through ongoing programs and events designed to increase satisfaction and minimize turnover.
• Ensure leasing office, models, vacant units and common areas meet readiness standards.
• Process all rental applications for approval and prepare lease packages, while ensuring resident and customer information is properly documented and protected.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of local market and conditions, and assist in developing marketing plans that incorporate advertising, internet, outreach marketing and referrals to increase visibility of the community.
• Illinois Leasing Agent license required within 120 days of hire. If applicant does not have a valid Leasing Agent or Broker license, one must be successfully obtained within 120 days of hireto remain eligible for employment.

Skills

Teamwork

Sales/Drive

Customer Service & Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Waterton's Leasing Specialist role in Chicago, IL, starts with guiding prospective residents through tours, answering questions, and closing leases, while ensuring outstanding service and community engagement. You will manage applications, prepare lease packages, and maintain readiness of models and common areas.

Ideal candidates bring teamwork, a sales mindset, and customer service experience; a valid IL Leasing Agent license within 120 days is required or must be obtained within 120 days to