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Southern Management Companies
Leasing Professional
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What they do
A Leasing Consultant works within the rental office of an apartment complex or residential community. Responsible for sales and marketing of rental properties and dealing with maintenance requests and customer service needs of existing tenants.
$29,215 / year median in Maryland
+14% projected growth
Job Description
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our Leasing Professionals are brand ambassadors for our communities, bringing people and apartment homes together. They are energetic and compassionate individuals with sales expertise and a passion for building relationships.WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
Encourage and build positive relationships with all team members, customers, and vendors Manage the leasing process from first point of contact to move-in Execute follow-up plan for future residents who do not rent on first visit Meet or exceed traffic, application, move-in, wait list, and conversion ratio goals Complete all leasing paperwork and processes per internal quality control processes Inspect apartments and the community to ensure product quality Conduct new resident move-in orientations Conduct outreach marketing Contribute to community/company engagement efforts Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisorJOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Sales aptitude with attention to detail Flexibility in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational capabilities Competence with Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency utilizing the internet for marketing, advertising, and sales-related purposes Ability to demonstrate behaviors which cultivate a positive professional cultureRequirements:
High school diploma or GED Experience in leasing, sales, customer service, retail, or hospitality Experience with Yardi products a plusReq Benefits:
Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry.Southern provides:
- A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost
- Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances
- Traditional and
ROTH 401
(k) with Company contribution- Paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty
- Continuing Education You can customize your package to include: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate.