Roaming Leasing Specialist

Newbury Living; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel required

Job summary

Newbury Living seeks a Roaming Leasing Specialist to maximize occupancy and deliver a high-quality living experience across multiple communities.

You’ll manage inquiries, schedule tours, close leases, and collaborate with property teams to highlight features and value. Strong communication, motivation, and follow-through are essential.

Weekly travel between communities is required with a valid driver’s license. Prior leasing, sales, or hospitality experience is a plus; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Energetic and personable with strong communication and closing skills.
• Motivated by goals and able to thrive in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and follow-up habits.
• Experience in leasing, sales, or hospitality is a plus but not required.
• Willing to travel to multiple communities weekly; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business in line with Newbury Living policies and Fair Housing.
• Manage inquiries, schedule and lead tours, and close leases.
• Highlight community features and communicate value to prospects.
• Maintain accurate CRM and leasing records.
• Drive occupancy and revenue through consistent follow-up on leads.

Skills

Closing skills

Communication

Sales

Hospitality

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Des Moines District Office
3408 Woodland Ave Ste 504
West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

Description

What We Offer

A dynamic, fast-paced work environment with variety every week

Strong earning potential through quarterly performance bonuses

Professional growth opportunities within a trusted, locally based company

The chance to help transform communities and make a real difference

Summary of Position

The Roaming Leasing Specialist is a relationship-driven, sales-focused professional responsible for maximizing occupancy and ensuring a high-quality living experience across multiple Newbury Living communities.

This individual must be adaptable, proactive, and passionate about delivering results. You’ll work closely with property teams to meet leasing goals, strengthen resident satisfaction, and maintain Newbury’s reputation for exceptional service and care.

Pay range: $22 - $24 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Conduct all business in accordance with Newbury Living policies and Fair Housing.

Support leasing efforts at assigned communities by:

Managing inquiries, scheduling and leading tours, and closing leases.

Highlighting community features and effectively communicating value.

Maintaining accurate CRM and leasing records.

Drive occupancy and revenue by following up consistently with leads and executing leasing best practices.

Support resident retention efforts by promoting positive experiences and assisting with renewal campaigns or resident events.

Quickly adapt to new properties and team environments, learning each community’s unique features and market positioning.

Collaborate with Property Managers and Maintenance Teams to ensure apartments are ready for move-in and that the community presents a welcoming environment.

Stay informed on market trends and competitor properties to position each Newbury community effectively.

Provide feedback and observations to leadership to support continuous improvement in marketing, operations, and customer service.

Who You Are

Energetic and personable, with strong communication and closing skills

Motivated by goals and able to thrive in fast-paced, changing environments

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and follow-up habits

Experienced in leasing, sales, or hospitality (preferred, but not required)

Comfortable traveling to multiple communities weekly (valid driver’s license required)

Join Newbury Living

At Newbury Living, we believe our success begins with the people who represent us every day. As a Roaming Leasing Specialist, you’ll help us fulfill our mission of creating vibrant, well-managed communities where residents feel valued and at home.

If you’re a motivated professional ready to make an impact across multiple properties, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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