Senior Community Consultant

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 43,500 - 63,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is seeking a Senior Leasing Consultant in Burbank, CA to lead daily leasing operations and elevate resident experience.

You will drive occupancy through targeted outreach, its premium marketing, and personalized service, ensuring a luxury living standard for residents and prospects alike. The role emphasizes weekend availability, teamwork, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining top-tier communication with prospects and residents to promote AvalonBay’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year leasing or customer service in real estate or property management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with property management software and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of fair housing laws.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take on daily operations of the leasing team to ensure residents experience luxury living.
• Provide excellent customer service and build community for residents and prospects.
• Drive leasing performance through campaigns, outreach, and social media to engage the community.
• Support associates and train new hires as needed.
• Handle inquiries and follow up with leads to convert prospects.

Skills

Customer service

Sales & marketing

Leadership

Follow-through

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Property management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Community Consultant

Position Type: Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

State: California

City: Burbank

Zip Code: 91505

Total Base Pay Range: $43,500.00 - $63,500.00

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

Are you ready to be a part of an extraordinary leasing team and revolutionize the apartment living experience? At AvalonBay Communities, we don't just manage properties; we pioneer exceptional living experiences. If you're an accomplished office professional with a passion for innovation and a vision for excellence, your next career move is here. AvalonBay Communities is searching for a dedicated and highly organized Sr. Leasing Consultant to take on the daily operations of the leasing team at one of our apartment communities and ensure our residents experience nothing short of luxury living. Join us in redefining what it means to live in style and comfort – the future of apartment management starts here! As a Sr. Leasing Consultant you will be the driving force in helping residents find the best place to call home.

You know what makes people tick, and follow through on every lead to ensure that our prospective residents know you care. With weekends being the most high-traffic time for future residents to explore their home options, Saturday availability is required.

• Incredible customer service skills. You have a knack for creating a sense of community and the drive to go the extra mile to create a spectacular experience for new residents. Your success and purpose are driven by the relationships that you build.
• Sales and marketing chops. Your personalized connections and recommendations drive our leasing performance, and your ability to create excitement through creative campaigns, continuous outreach, and social media fuel community enthusiasm for AvalonBay.
• Follow-through. By understanding what’s important to our prospective residents, you continuously reach out with tailored updates - from the ideal floorplan they’ve been eyeing, to the newest hot-spot openings, to the best food truck in the neighborhood – you help to paint a picture of what it’s like to call your community home.
• A genuine desire to help both residents and colleagues in Creating a Better Way to Live.
• Leadership. As the Sr. Leasing Consultant, you will provide support, guidance and on-the-job training to associates and act as a resource for new hires as well.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• 1+ year experience in a leasing or customer service role in the real estate or property management industry required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using property management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of fair housing laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, AvalonBay’s Very Best recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values -A Commitment to Integrity,A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Information

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.