Leasing Consultant

Description The Leasing Consultant is responsible for leasing and marketing efforts, approving applications, and preparing lease paperwork and will also be responsible for maintaining the general curb appeal of the property. Responsibilities Personally manage every aspect of the leasing process with prospective clients Always demonstrate the highest customer service quality Guide clients to take tours, apply, and close sales Assist and perform many resident related functions including gift delivery, unit inspection, community entry, and more Answer phone, email, and in-person communication in a timely and professional manner Maintain accurate and up to date records of prospective and current client history and traffic Close sales on units to ensure maximized occupancy at all times as well as offering additional products or services to ensure customer satisfaction and maximize revenue flow Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required 1-2 years in sales-related positions highly preferred Prior sales experience in residential leasing Extremely comfortable asking prospective clients for sales on the property as well as any additional products or services that can be offered to them Able to read, write, and communicate written and verbally in the English language Able to perform entry to intermediate level mathematic functions without additional personnel assistance Ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year; our community staffing limitations make it critical for you to work your scheduled hours consistently as well as overtime if necessary when requested Ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary High level of familiarity and comfort with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. Position requires reliable transportation Skills and Abilities To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Embodies Laramar Core Values Strong oral and written communicator Positive attitude, organization with strong attention to detail required Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals Ability to learn, adapt, and excel with new company software Demonstrated a high level of interpersonal communication amongst team members and clients Able to maintain high energy, friendly demeanor, and perform in a fast-paced environment Strong knowledge of sales tactics, skills, and assets Licensing Requirement An Illinois Leasing Agent License or Broker's License is required for this position. If not currently licensed, the selected candidate must obtain the required license within 120 days of hire . Supervisory Expectations This position does not have any supervisory duties. Perks of the Job 14 paid holidays (including birthday) Sundays off Paid 401k match Zero‑dollar healthcare plan option Flexible hours & PTO Company‑paid life insurance Paid short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance 20‑40% housing discount if you live on site Physical Demands and Work Environment (The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to ? of working time, "regularly" means between ? and ? of working time, and "frequently" means ? and more of working time.) The work environment is the typical commercial property management environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others. The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr