Apartment Leasing Associate

Overview:

An exciting new luxury apartment community in Downtown Fort Lauderdale/Las Olas is seeking an experienced and ambitious multifamily Leasing Associate. This full-time in-office role will execute all aspects of the leasing process, including lead qualification, property tours, follow up and negotiation, application processing, move-in coordination, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Presenting the property favorably to prospects, partners, brokers, and other stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with potential residents.
• Qualifying prospects and converting those conversations into property tours.
• Following up with prospects directly via email, text, and phone.
• Documenting leasing activity and forecasting the leasing pipeline.
• Advising on and implementing marketing plans and promotions.
• Managing the leasing workflow to guide prospects through completing applications, verifying income, performing background checks, submitting documents, and communicating their approval status.
• Coordinating move-ins with the on-site management team.
• Inspecting model and available units, ensuring leased units are move-in ready, and delivering move-in gifts.
• Fostering referral partnerships with local universities, brokerages and employers.
• Participating in and presenting at frequent on-site resident community events.
• Supporting the property management and maintenance teams regarding resident issues.
• Participating in the lease renewal process.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience in Class A multifamily leasing, particularly lease-ups.
• Deep familiarity with Entrata property management software preferred.
• Infectiously positive attitude and ability working effectively under pressure.
• Warm, energetic and conscientious work style, capable of working with anyone and mediating customer service issues.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Four year college degree preferred.
• Persuasive written and oral communication skills.
• Persistent sales mentality.
• Represent the property and brand in a professional and ethical manner at all times.

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary.
• Commission on individually acquired leases.
• Periodic performance bonuses.
• Heavily discounted on-site housing.

This role requires being on-site and physically able to conduct property tours and do light lifting (e.g. stocking a refrigerator) on a daily basis.