Part-Time Leasing Consultant

Socket.dev; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Leasing Commissions

Quarterly Renewal Bonuses

20% Rent, Parking, and StorageDiscount

8 Paid Hours of Volunteer Time Off

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship

Sick and Safe Time

Job summary

Centerspace is seeking a Part-Time Leasing Consultant for 71 France Apartments in Edina, Minnesota. The role focuses on leasing apartments, delivering exceptional resident service, and maintaining occupancy targets while coordinating with onsite teams.

The position requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent); sales background is preferred. Knowledge of MRI, Outlook, Word, and Excel is beneficial for leasing and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Background in sales is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales/leasing funnel at the assigned community(s).
• Generate prospects through advertising, outreach and grass roots campaigns.
• Provide excellent service to new applicants through leasing documents and move-in orientation.
• Support resident relations, events and retention efforts.
• Coordinate communication with residents via phone, email, text, and app.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Sales background preferred

Tools

MRI

Outlook

Word

Excel

Property management software

Job description

Part-Time Leasing Consultant

71 France Apartments in Edina, Minnesota

Work Schedule: 32 Hours per week
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00AM - 6:00PM | Fridays 10:00AM - 5:00PM | Saturdays 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Centerspace is looking for an enthusiastic and customer-centric Leasing Consultant to join our team at our beautiful 71 France Apartments in Edina, Minnesota. You will guide your own success by achieving leasing goals and building professional relationships with prospective and current residents.

What's in it for you?

The base salary for this position is expected to start at $18.00- $21.00/hour, with the actual base salary amount dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to a candidate's credentials, relevant experience, and primary job location, with consideration given to internal equity.

This position is also eligible for:

• Monthly Leasing Commissions
• Quarterly Renewal Bonuses
• 20% Rent, Parking, and Storage Discount for Centerspace rents
• 8 Paid Hours of Volunteer Time Off
• 401(k) match up to 5% per paycheck
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program
• Sick and Safe Time

Summary

Responsible for the rental of apartment units to always ensure maximum occupancy and an exceptional customer experience that promotes optimal retention by performing the following duties personally.

Expectations

Follows already established procedures. Complies with all internal leasing policies, Fair Housing requirements and all other applicable laws and regulations. Generally given substantial guidance but expected to be self-directed once trained. Able to follow instructions, prioritize duties and comply with deadlines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Operational:

• Responsible for managing the sales/leasing funnel at the assigned community(s).
• Produces sales results commensurate with the company’s performance benchmarks.
• Evaluates and has expertise in assigned community(s) competitors’ offerings and pricing by conducting regular surveys and visits.
• Prepares the office and tour path for business.
• Prospect generation through creation of advertising online, business outreach, and other various grass roots campaigns.
• Assists with community social media as directed, following all set standards for quality and frequency provided.
• Provides service to new applicants to help get approval, coordinates leasing documents for move in and performs move in orientation for each new resident.
• Provides excellent service to existing residents for their housing needs.
• Focuses on resident retention, assisting with resident events and appreciation campaigns.
• Communicates and coordinates with onsite and support team as needed to ensure resident needs and experiences are handled with an exceptional level of service.
• Assists with package handling.
• Coordinates communication with residents via phone, email, text, resident portal, resident app, etc.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other team members and stakeholders.
• Delivers high level resident satisfaction while maintaining Fair Housing Practices.
• Helps to address and resolve issues.
• Encouraged/Expected to participate in industry appropriate networking groups. Encouraged/Expected to participate in service projects, and to establish and maintain contacts within the community to promote Centerspace.

Financial:

• May assist with administrative duties as directed
• Maintains accurate records in software and files.

Responsible for 40% marketing & sales, 40% customer service, 20% business admin

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Equipment Issued

Standard computer package issued. If expected to carry a mobile phone, eligible for monthly reimbursement according to company policy.

Travel Required

Some local travel may be required.

Education & Experience

• Required: High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Background in sales is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as lease documents, safety rules, instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should be computer literate and have knowledge of Property Management software; MRI preferred; working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel. The ability to use a computer in a professional manner is required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with arms and hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.