Vacancy : Leasing Agent – Illovo, Gauteng

VACANCY : Leasing Agent – ILLOVO, GAUTENG

Join our team as Leasing Agent in ILLOVO, GAUTENG.

Position Overview

The Leasing Agent's key role is to generate leads and convert these into successful deals in line with provided targets and manage this via the provided Lead Tool.

The agent will be responsible to enforce the provided marketing strategy and report to the Leasing manager within an agreed format.

Requirements

• A real estate qualification would be an advantage.
• Your own transport is a must.

TO APPLY : Send us your CV to line : Application – ILLOVO, GAUTENG

Job Responsibilities

• Load online advertisements daily in line with the provided format and standards.
• Follow up on all leads from all sources and record on/update lead tool daily.
• Convert leads into on-site visits to successfully close deals on site.
• Strictly adhere to leasing and rental-viewing procedures as per training received.
• Complete a market research and surrounding area knowledge report within an agreed format.
• Provide this to your leasing manager every second month.
• Enforce the marketing strategy as provided by the leasing manager, ensuring visibility of boards as instructed.
• Conduct move-ins, ensuring that leasing procedures are followed, and all documents are fully completed and correctly signed.
• Prepare for hand-over meetings as per requirements set out by Leasing Manager.
• Plan and manage new deals to ensure that unit numbers are fully confirmed, payments made, and move-ins scheduled at least 48 hours before the move-in date.
• Ensure on-site office is fully operational (e.g., stationery, working equipment, and cleanliness).
• Show initiative by identifying marketing trends.
• Prepare and submit weekly reporting within an agreed format.
• Discuss & try save notices with tenants and provide evidence (completed notice form with comments of your discussion).
• Strict adherence to various turn-around times and requests provided by Leasing Manager.
• Notify Leasing Manager of any on-site problems or issues and suggest potential solutions.
• Assess applications with high attention to detail to submit fully completed applications.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with colleagues and tenants.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Complete/update Visitor Book and update Lead Tool.

Note : The responsibilities are not limited to the above and may vary or change as per business requirements.

Skills And Knowledge

• Understand current market conditions (market-related prices, competitors, demographics).
• Ability to compile reports as required.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Strong people and sales skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Effective and professional communication skills in English.
• Understanding of current computer software.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Flexible with working hours and available for after-hours emergencies.
• Current, valid driver's license / able to organize own transport.
• Able to report to Leasing manager weekly.
• Capable of fulfilling the role of a Building Manager as required.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Management