LEASING CONSULTANT (Lease-Up)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: The Faywell; Wheaton, IL

Schedule:  Full-time; 5 Days a week ; Weekend availability required

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $23.50, Lease-Up Experience Required

Incentives: Commissions on new leases

Benefits (Full-Time): Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, rent discounts, and more

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in customer service, sales, or hospitality at a lease up community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional, positive, and adaptable attitude
• Lease-up experience a must, property management experience a plus— Yardi experience preferred, but we’ll train the right person!
• Weekend availability required
• Flexibility to cover additional shifts as needed for vacation or absence coverage

Be part of something from the very beginning! 

Banner Property Management is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Leasing Consultant  to help bring our brand-new, 334-unit luxury apartment community in Wheaton, IL to life. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in creating an exceptional resident experience while helping build a vibrant community from the ground up.

If you thrive on building relationships, delivering outstanding customer service, and creating memorable first impressions, this is the role for you. As the welcoming face of the community, you'll lead engaging property tours, connect with prospective residents, guide them through every step of the leasing journey, and help transform prospects into happy residents. You'll also contribute to exciting lease-up marketing initiatives, resident events, lease renewals, rent collection, and the daily operations that make a new community successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Lease-up experience required — comfortable driving traffic, converting leads, and hitting aggressive leasing goals during a property's initial fill or stabilization period
• Engage with prospective residents through tours, follow-ups, and personalized communication
• Assist with leasing paperwork, renewals, and rent collection
• Contribute to marketing and social media initiatives, as well as community events
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of property features, availability, and local market trends
• Provide exceptional customer service that strengthens resident satisfaction and retention

Why Banner Property Management

At Banner, we prioritize our teams, offer opportunities for growth, and are proud to promote from within. Ongoing training and development are core to who we are.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values professionalism, compassion, and innovation, this is the opportunity for you.

Pre-Employment Requirements: final candidates will be required to pass a background check and provide professional references.

Banner Property Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.