Leasing Associate

Leasing Associate# Leasing AssociateBellfort Pines - Houston, TX 77051## OverviewLevelEntryCategorySales/Leasing## Description**Our national multi-family management company seeks a Leasing Associate with a "Whatever it Takes" attitude to be responsible for marketing, leasing, and maintaining positive resident relations.****Summary:** The Leasing Associate is responsible for professionally achieving high occupancy and resident retention goals by creating positive relationships with the prospect and current residents, clients, and vendors.**JOB SUMMARY** Responsible for marketing, leasing, and maintaining positive resident relations.**REPORTS TO:**Community Manager, Assistant Community Manager and/or Regional Property Supervisor**SUPERVISES:** None**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Perform all sales and leasing activities (greet and qualify prospects, tour property and amenities). • Ensure the property and show units meet the Company’s standards for the marketing/leasing tour. Communicate upkeep needs with Property Manager and Maintenance Team. • Record all telephone and in-person traffic according to Company policy. • Ensure application is completed according to Company policy. • Ensure the lease is completed according to Company policy. • Ensure the move-in process is completed according to Company policy. • Ensure the renewal process is completed according to Company policy. • Ensure the move-out process is completed according to Company policy. • Use on-site property software to track apartment availability. • Be knowledgeable of market trends and competitor conditions that may impact on the property’s occupancy. Prepare market survey. • Design marketing plan and activities to drive traffic to the property. • Complete outreach marketing and record all marketing efforts. • Proficiency in using the internet for marketing, including Craig’s List, Google, and other search engines. • Distribute newsletters, flyers, and resident notices.## Qualifications**DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS** • High school diploma or equivalent. • 1 year experience in apartment leasing and/or sales**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** • Apartment leasing experience or experience in a customer service-related industry (i.e., retail sales, hospitality). • Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively to comprehend and complete documents, lease agreements, and communicate effectively with residents. • Demonstrate ability to apply sales skills (generating sales leads, conducting presentations, qualifying prospects, and closing). • Must have mathematical skills at high school level to calculate prorated rents, deposits, etc. • Proficiency in using property management software(s), as well as Microsoft Office to complete the required reports, create marketing flyers, etc. • Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws #J-18808-Ljbffr