Leasing Consultant

Description

• Responds quickly and courteously to resident and client/owner concerns and questions and takes prompt action to solve problems and/or documents and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate individual(s). This includes the ability to work in a stressful environment and work peacefully with co-workers and residents
• Stays informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the community's occupancy and sales results, develops and implements short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and follows the property's established policies related to concessions, specials, and other programs to boost occupancy
• Completes various accounting, financial, administrative, and other reports and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary
• Designs and executes offsite marketing activities to create and drive traffic to the property, including implementing resident referral and employer outreach programs, using internet marketing tools (Facebook, Instagram, e-mail, and other websites), and following other property-specific marketing plans, drives, and special programs
• Ensures that the property and show units meet the Company's standards for show quality by daily inspecting the marketing corridor and leasing tour, communicating maintenance and upkeep needs to the property's maintenance team members, merchandising and ensuring a physically appealing show unit and/or model and amenities, and preparing the leasing office for daily leasing activities
• Uses the on-site property management software application (Yardi, etc.) to track apartment availability, record traffic and leasing activities, manage resident and prospect data, and capture critical demographic and other information about existing and future residents
• Project Management: Create and maintain clear and sequenced plans to successfully launch projects
• Community Service: Participate in activities outside the normal course of daily business that will enhance both the Company and your stature in the marketplace. This includes participation in industry related associations and groups to further your own development and the business goals of the company. As real estate professionals, it is important to take pride in the communities in which we do business and to be active in those communities
• Performs all sales and leasing activities in person to achieve the property's revenue and occupancy goals by greeting and qualifying prospects face-to-face, conducting property tours and showing apartments, processing applications, credit screening, and criminal background checks, preparing the lease and move-in package, and ensuring a smooth resident move-in and lease signing
• Organizational Ambassador: Engage with residents, prospective residents, associates, and stakeholders to understand needs and lead with the values of the company culture
• Journey Visionary: Work with on-site team members to prioritize solutions and provide frameworks that will drive journey metrics
• Executes and performs activities in support of the property's lease renewal program by preparing and delivering lease renewal letters and packages for residents, meeting with and contacting renewing residents in advance of move- out dates and ensuring that lease renewal documents are signed and implemented on time
• Follows-up with prospects and new residents to ensure satisfaction by sending e-mail, thank-you notes, and cards or making telephone calls or other contacts to finalize decisions to lease and/or renew
• Inspects apartments prior to resident move-in and ensures apartments are in move-in ready condition and schedules any outstanding item to be addressed with the maintenance team

Requirements

• Change Management: Experienced in leading cross-functional teams through change programs and projects, leverages frameworks and influence modeling to drive awareness and outcomes
• Passion & Innovation: Deeply understand issues and opportunities and demonstrate relentless focus on solving them through innovative solutions
• Must be able to meet predictable attendance and punctuality expectations and physical demands of the position complying with Gallery Residential’s policies and performance expectations

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance