Residential Leasing Specialist — Bonus-Eligible

Bernstein Management Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plan options

401K match with immediate vesting

Rent discount at BMC properties

Paid volunteer leave

Gym membership contributions

Company-wide social outings

Job summary

Bernstein Management Corporation (BMC) is seeking a Leasing Associate to guide the leasing strategy for 1500 Arlington properties in NW DC, approx. 260 units. You will meet with prospective residents, present apartments, handle inquiries, and use proven sales techniques.

Intensive collaboration with the team and marketing will promote the property and ensure Fair Housing compliance. You will participate in market surveys, follow-up with prospects, and attend training to sharpen sales and leasing

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn specialized software.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Outstanding sales and marketing skills.
• Strong time management, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends and some holidays as required.
• Ability to learn and comply with industry legal requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
• Ability to multi-task and follow through.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to respond to others' needs in a timely and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective residents and present available apartments that best fit their desires and budget.
• Present apartments, amenities and overall community to prospective residents using your team's established tour path.
• Answer inquiries from prospective residents; use standard sales techniques to encourage a visit to your community. Ensure prospect data is entered in a timely manner to comply with Fair Housing laws.
• Utilize standard sales closing methods to sell the prospective resident on available units.
• Greet prospective residents professionally and build a rapport with them.
• Complete prospect follow-up in accordance with Bernstein's follow-up expectations and record such activities in property management system for compliance with Fair Housing laws.
• Assist the team in gathering information from prospective residents after they have indicated a desire to move to the property.
• Assist the team with completing market surveys, which will include gathering current occupancy, rental rates and concessions.
• Proactively partner with your team and marketing department on efforts to promote the property.
• Enjoy frequent opportunities to earn performance-based bonus incentives throughout the year.
• Be available to work a varied schedule, including weekends and some holidays as required.
• Maintain a positive and professional customer service attitude.
• Attend periodic training seminars for leasing consultants to improve marketing and sales techniques.
• Answer office phone, greet visitors, assist with building deliveries, etc.
• File miscellaneous documents to/from tenants, contractors, etc.
• Respond to tenant maintenance calls and dispatch to appropriate engineering personnel.
• Assist with coordination of contractor and vendor services.
• Excellent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Other duties as duties as trained for and are qualified to do.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Job description

Bernstein Management Corporation (BMC) is seeking a Leasing Associate to guide the leasing strategy for 1500 Arlington properties in NW DC, approx. 260 units. You will meet with prospective residents, present apartments, handle inquiries, and use proven sales techniques.

Intensive collaboration with the team and marketing will promote the property and ensure Fair Housing compliance. You will participate in market surveys, follow-up with prospects, and attend training to sharpen sales and leasing