Part-Time Leasing Consultant

Part-Time Leasing Consultant

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Are you a people-person with a knack for creating connections and a passion for providing exceptional customer service? At Paragon Properties, we are searching for an enthusiastic and personable Part-Time Leasing Consultant to join the Dover Hills Apartments team!

As a Leasing Consultant, you'll be the face of our community, guiding prospective residents through the leasing process and ensuring current residents feel at home. With your ability to build relationships and attention to detail, you'll play a vital role in shaping a positive living experience. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team!

This position requires travel to the Southfield, MI area for onboarding and periodic training. Travel expenses are fully covered, including mileage reimbursement, a daily meal allowance, and complimentary hotel accommodations.

Benefits Paragon offers you:

• A supportive and fun work environment with a team that feels like family.
• Guaranteed Full-Time 40 hour per week schedule
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Leasing move-in bonus
• Training program with opportunities for advancement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Rent Discount
• 401(k) program with an employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental and optical insurance with a minimal waiting period for enrollment
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Compensation: Starting at $18.50/hr; negotiable with prior experience

Your role as part of our Paragon family:

• Leasing Consultants handle all leasing, marketing, sales, customer service, resident retention and administrative responsibilities.
• Cultivate initial and ongoing relationships with future and existing residents through professional and upbeat in-person, phone, and written communication
• Conduct tours, answer questions, and offer solutions that meet the needs of our residents.
• Continually improve community and company performance through relationship sales with prospects and residents
• Maintain performance standards, at or above company expectations, for telephone and in-person sales
• Process application, move-in and renewal paperwork for Manager review and approval
• Inspect community, models and vacant apartments to ensure top notch standards at all times
• Ensure resident satisfaction via move-in and work order follow up
• Assist with the planning and execution of site marketing, advertising and outreach to local businesses and employers
• Participate in resident events through planning and attendance

Position Requirements:

• 1+ years in a customer service or sales orientated role; 6+ months of on-site leasing experience or a combination of customer service and sales experience and education (preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college-level education preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Possesses superior sales ability
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
• YARDI experience preferred
• Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations preferred
• We are a drug-free workplace and pre-employment background check, drug screening and physicals are required before employment begins.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Paragon values its people and invests in their success. We offer a supportive, results-driven work environment with training, growth opportunities, and recognition for performance. Join a team that values professionalism, accountability, and long-term career development.

Our Mission:

Create an unparalleled living experience for our residents while enriching the lives of all members of our Paragon family*

*Definition of Paragon Family:

A group of individuals, not related by birth, but bonded together by common beliefs, values, and goals that support our brand. These individuals are made up of our residents, employees, vendors, and our owners. Together we stand by our name - to model excellence in all things.

Our Vision:

Be the place everyone loves to call home

Our Values:

• People First Always
• Deliver with Integrity
• Aspire to Inspire
• Customer Service with Care

Paragon Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status. If hired, I understand my employment is at-will as permitted under applicable state law. I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.