Roving Leasing Specialist - Lincoln, NE

NP Dodge Management Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate management is seeking a Leasing Consultant to enhance property occupancy through exceptional sales and customer service techniques. In this role, you will engage with prospective residents, conduct property tours, and ensure that apartments are market-ready. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact while honing your skills in customer relations and property management. If you are passionate about helping others find their ideal home and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior customer service, sales, or leasing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property occupancy through effective sales and customer service.
• Provide engaging property tours tailored to prospective residents' needs.
• Manage administrative duties and assist with property events.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Property Management Software

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Division Summary: NP Dodge Management company specializes in the management of multifamily and commercial real estate, representing over 4,500 multi-family homes and 2.5 million sq. ft. of medical, office, retail and storage facilities across Nebraska and Iowa. With a legacy reaching back to 1855 — NP Dodge is known for our professionalism and time-tested management strategies that combine old-fashioned customer service with the latest technology.

Job Summary: A Leasing Consultant is responsible for maintaining the occupancy of the property through sound sales and customer service techniques to attract and retain residents. This position requires the ability to build a rapport and understand the needs of the potential resident and align the appropriate housing option to fit their needs.

Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates Company Core Values.
2. Ensures property and apartments are market ready by assessing at the start of each day; submit service requests as needed.
3. Manages a high volume of phone calls and office traffic with a high standard of customer service to walk-ins/prospective residents, current residents and vendors/contractors; maintains records in property management software.
4. Communicates with co-workers, residents, and site visitors in a respectful and professional manner.
5. Maintains the Guest Card process and follow up communication procedures with prospective residents.
6. Provides professional and engaging property and apartment tours that are tailored to the needs/requests of the prospective resident(s).
7. Completes the lease application and verification processes in compliance with company processes and procedures.
8. Handles rent payments, deposits and fee calculations in accordance with company processes and procedures.
9. Prepares leasing and move-in packets.
10. Maintains an efficient new move-in schedule and inspection of move-out/vacancies that minimizes rent loss.
11. Performs lease renewals and monitors lease expirations.
12. Assists with training of other leasing specialists.
13. Assists with addressing resident concerns in a respectful and timely manner; submits service orders and escalates to the Property Manager as needed.
14. Manages the corporate apartment and clubhouse rental processes.
15. Responsible for a variety of administrative duties to include, key and garage log management, file maintenance, distribution of property newsletters and flyers to residents, weekly report preparation and distribution, and execution of daily office opening/closing procedures.
16. Assists Property Manager with property events, marketing campaigns and postings.
17. Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing Laws, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
18. Reasonable and reliable attendance and timeliness when reporting to work and completing work.
19. Interacts well with others.
20. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

1. High School diploma, or equivalent.
2. Prior customer service, sales or leasing experience.

Required Skills / Abilities:

1. Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
2. Ability to complete Fair housing training within 30 days of employment.
3. Strong customer service and sales skills.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Special Demands/Physical Requirements:

1. Requires the ability to withstand physical activity and navigate the property to include; walking, lifting, sitting, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching, flexibility, mobility and standing for extended periods of time.
2. Maintaining a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between properties is required.
3. Ability to regularly work in weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, ice, etc.).

EEO / AAP Statement: NP Dodge Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, political beliefs, disability, or history if disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) and to promote the full realization of this policy.