Traveling Leasing Specialist (Minor EXP required)

Fairway Management, Inc.; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Bonus programs

Utilities covered

Gas card

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a Travel Leasing Compliance Specialist responsible for overseeing leasing activities and ensuring high occupancy rates in new developments. The role requires 100% overnight travel across Missouri and Texas, with expenses covered by the employer. Candidates should have prior leasing or property management experience, strong communication skills, and a customer service mindset. A competitive benefits package, including health insurance and incentives, is offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in leasing, property management, hospitality, or retail.
• Fluent in English with correct grammar usage.
• Must have a personal vehicle available for travel.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified traffic and document inquiries.
• Plan and implement marketing events.
• Manage application paperwork and compliance processes.
• Ensure resident applications are processed in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Title - Travel Leasing Compliance Specialist - 100% Overnight Travel throughout the year

Location(s) - Missouri and Texas positions Available

What we do

Elevate your love of leasing as a Travel Leasing Compliance Specialist in a unique niche position! Expand your entrepreneurial skillset by overseeing the leasing and move in process of new construction communities. Take the lead in introducing brand new senior and family apartment homes to local communities. Manage these new developments and all related leasing, marketing, advertising, activities, communication and branding. Achieve 100% occupancy within an established timeframe and relocate to your next assignment.

Travel

This is a 100% travel (overnight) position. All travel related expenses are covered by the company, JES Holdings, LLC. Relocation is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Generate qualified traffic (documenting all inquiries and denials)
• Plan and implement marketing events
• Utilize social media and other online sources
• Visit competitive properties and prepare associated competition reports
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with all clients, investors, community leaders/members, and other employees within the organization and present professionally at all times.
• Manage required application paperwork and compliance processes
• Take applications and collect required documentation
• Submit and review applicant credit/criminal screening
• Process applications and achieve approval high application approval percentages through compliance partner
• Prepare and implement timely move in process
• Achieve 100% occupied status for transition to management company
• Ensure resident applications are being processed in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy.
• Review and prepare for approval, new/existing resident applications/certifications.
• Maintain excellent client relations by working directly with site staff as needed.
• Review supporting financial documentation in files, ranging from bank statements, pay stubs, retirement statements, etc.
• Utilize a keen mind to identify irregularities in the case documents and on site and communicate those oddities to supervisors.
• Strong follow-up and multitasking skills that will lead to successful completion/approval of files/final files within tight deadlines.
• Adhere to defined procedures, guidelines, and performance standards.

Requirements

• Ability to multi-task at a high level.
• Ability to develop effective solutions to problems or situations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via email, Microsoft Teams, and the telephone.
• Proficient understanding of the English language and accurate usage of grammar and punctuation is required.
• Comfortable working in a consistently deadline-oriented environment that requires a true sense of urgency.

Package

• Competitive pay and benefits package including: health, dental, life insurance, and paid vacation.
• This position qualifies for a quarterly incentive plan after the first full quarter of employment.

Living expenses covered

• Utilities / Cable internet
• Gas Card
• Mileage Reimbursed
• Airfare

* Guidelines apply

Tech Provided

• Laptop
• Hotspot
• 100% travel required (assignments at different locations can last 3-5 months on average). Once assignment completed Leasing Specialists then travel to their next out of town assignment.
• 1+ years leasing, property management, hospitality and/or retail experience. Open to learning about LIHTC and affordable housing.
• Customer service mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and drive, organized with attention to detail.
• Flexibility with schedule
• Proficiency in use of technology, i.e. Microsoft Office products and social media
• Must have a personal vehicle available for travel

Compensation

• Bonus Program
• Monthly goal incentive program with gift card rewards