Polaris Area - Part-time Leasing Consultant

Sentinel Real Estate Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Sentinel Real Estate is seeking a Part-time Leasing Consultant at The Gardens at Polaris Apartments in Columbus, OH. You will show and lease apartments, process applications and renewals, and provide excellent customer service to prospects and existing residents.

The ideal candidate has apartment industry experience, strong marketing and sales skills, and solid communication abilities. A current driver's license and computer skills are required; Yardi knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Weekend hours required, part-time role.
• Ideal candidate has apartment industry experience.
• Strong marketing and sales skills; effective communication.
• Good interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Proficient computer skills; Yardi knowledge a plus.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Show and lease apartments to prospective residents.
• Assist with renewal leases for existing residents.
• Provide courteous and efficient customer service to prospects and residents.
• Take rental applications, deposits, and process approvals.
• Answer inquiries by phone and online; follow up as needed.
• Support lease renewal process as directed by management.
• Maintain show models and office; ensure clean, presentable spaces.
• Inspect rent-ready units and overall community condition.

Skills

Weekend availability

Apartment industry experience

Marketing and sales

Communication skills

Telephone sales

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Yardi knowledge (plus)

Driver's License

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Polaris Area - Part-time Leasing Consultant

#3520

Location

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments

Job Description

A National Property Management Company is seeking to hire a Part-time Leasing Consultant.

Position Overview:

The Leasing Consultant will show and lease apartments to prospective residents and assist with renewal leases for existing residents; as well as effectively, courteously and efficiently provide costumer service to prospects and existing residents.

Job Duties:

• Meet and qualify all prospective residents and obtain necessary guest card information.
• Obtain accurate traffic source information and enter it correctly in the system.
• Show prospective residents the models and units available for rent.
• Take applications for rental, accept rental deposits, and process applications for approval procedure.
• Answer telephone and Internet inquires providing information in response to rental inquiries. Make follow-up calls and e-mail responses as necessary.
• Assist in the lease renewal process performing duties as assigned by the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Open and secure models and "show" apartments daily. Help maintain the rental office, models and show apartments at all times.
• Walk the property daily to inspect rent ready apartments and the general condition of the community.

Requirements for Leasing Consultant:

• Part-time position with regularly scheduled weekend hours.
• Ideal candidate will have previous apartment industry experience.
• Must be organized and detail oriented, possess strong marketing and sales skills, effective communication skills, and experience with telephone sales presentation.
• Must have good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Computer skills required
• Knowledge of Yardi software is a plus.
• Must possess a current and valid Driver's License.

• 401k Plan
• Participation in bonus program

Additional Requirements

Leasing Consultant Preferred Qualification Job Template

Sentinel Real Estate is an independently owned real estate investment management firm established in 1969. As of 9/30/25, the firm has $9.5 billion of institutional quality real estate assets under management on behalf of 118 domestic and international clients.

Sentinel maintains its global headquarters in New York City and two international corporate offices in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Melbourne, Australia. The firm also has 10 operational offices throughout the US, an operational office in Perth, Australia and a client servicing office located in Adelaide, Australia.

From its formation in 1969 through 9/30/25, Sentinel has acquired and managed nearly $22 billion of direct real estate investments, comprising 651 multifamily communities containing over 158,000 apartment units and 194 commercial properties containing 33.8 million square feet of space.

The Sentinel portfolio contains over 29,000 apartment units and 5.2 million square feet of commercial real estate as of 9/30/25. Sentinel operates on a vertically-integrated platform with 800 employees performing all phases of the investment process, including on-site property management. Sentinel's senior management team has an average tenure with the firm of over 27 years.

About This Property

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments is a modern, garden style apartment community in Columbus, OH near I-71 and I-270 with 300 units. We offer apartments for rent with an impressive selection of premium features, and we also feature a remarkable array of amenities, including a resort-style swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness center, a grilling station with picnic tables and seating, a fire pit lounge area, and a walking trail. We have an outstanding team of professionals who help make The Gardens at Polaris Apartments a stellar community, and we invite you to apply to join us!

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $24,960.00 - $26,208.00 / hour

Pay Transparency

This range is an estimate based on potential employee qualifications (including, but not limited to, education, specific skills, and years of experience), operational needs, work location, and other considerations as permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by law. This position also includes participation in a bonus program.