Leasing Specialist

Leasing SpecialistAt Waterton, we believe in finding the good and leaving it better. For over 30 years, we've been passionate about delivering incredible resident experiences, made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value adaptability, curiosity, accountability, and commitment to excellence. If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.Job Summary: As a Leasing Specialist, you will drive occupancy by delivering exceptional resident and prospect experiences. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, sales-driven, adaptable, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.What You Need to Succeed:Performance and Business Drive (Get It Done): Success in this role requires effectively managing high-volume prospect outreach, tour scheduling, and resident priorities. By maintaining a sales-focused mindset and a strong sense of urgency, you convert leads into residents and maximize occupancy. Drive occupancy by conducting engaging community tours, executing effective closing techniques, following up with prospective residents, and managing the leasing process from application through move-in.Customer Service (Be Kind): Exceptional service is at the heart of our Resitality® philosophy, creating memorable experiences that go above and beyond resident expectations. By demonstrating Resitality®, you help create a community where residents feel valued, supported, and truly at home. Deliver exceptional service to prospects and residents by responding promptly to inquiries, addressing concerns, and creating positive experiences in every interaction.Initiative (Own It): Great associates don't wait for opportunities, they create them. By anticipating needs, taking ownership, and proactively solving challenges, you contribute to community success. Identify opportunities to increase community visibility and traffic through outreach marketing, referrals, competitor analysis, and local market knowledge.Adaptability (Listen & Talk): Change is constant and adaptable associates keep communities competitive. By listening, learning, and pivoting quickly, you ensure success in a dynamic environment. Adjust priorities and respond effectively to changing prospect, resident, and community needs in a fast-paced environment.Teamwork (Have Fun): High performing communities are built through collaboration and shared accountability. By working as a team, you help create an environment that drives resident satisfaction and operational excellence. Partner closely with office and service team members to deliver a seamless resident experience and ensure compliance with company policies and Fair Housing requirements.What You'll Bring – Desired Skills and Experience: Minimum of one-year of sales experience. Multifamily property management experience is strongly preferred. Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and customer service abilities. Yardi experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent relevant experience.At Waterton, we recognize that compensation and benefits are important not only to our associates but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of benefits including: Competitive compensation and incentive program participation Full suite of benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and even pet insurance 401K + match Generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and paid holidays Generous parental leave A commitment to life-long learning through learning plans that include internal and external training, as well as consideration for tuition reimbursement Commitment to job and career advancementWaterton welcomes all. Waterton is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Waterton will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.