Regional Leasing Specialist in Gainesville, FL

The Collier Companies is seeking a Regional Leasing Specialist!

This is an on-site role, reporting out of The Collier Companies Florida Home Office in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Gainesville was recently ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

The primary role of the Regional Leasing Specialist is to be responsible for all sales activities from lead generation to signing the lease to achieve the weekly/monthly goals established for them and for the community they are assigned to. Additionally, the Regional Leasing Specialist is expected to mentor, motivate, and provide leadership to the assigned community's Team Members to ensure the components of marketing and leasing are maximized. A successful Regional Leasing Specialist will be flexible and adaptive to the ever-changing market and the company's objectives and company goals.

Are you a born leader who instills confidence in those you mentor?

Perks - The Good Stuff:

• The Collier Companies 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income.
• Up to 24 days off during your first year with an annual increase!
• Stylish TCC logo attire provided
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance policy options
• Healthcare reimbursement account & legal services insurance.
• Career growth opportunities
• Industry education opportunities

Day to Day:

• Performs all sales and leasing activities in person to achieve the property's revenue and occupancy goals by greeting and qualifying prospects face-to-face, conducting property tours and showing apartments, processing applications, preparing the lease and move-in package, and ensuring a smooth resident move-in and lease signing.
• Stays informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the community's occupancy and sales results, and makes short- and long-term recommendations to CM, RCM, or VP on marketing opportunities to reach goals.
• Follows the property's established policies related to concessions, specials, and other programs to boost occupancy.
• In compliance with the VP's established goals by community, the RLS is to accomplish said individual and community weekly, monthly, and annual leasing goals.
• Executes marketing activities to create and drive traffic to the community, including resident referral and employer outreach programs, using internet marketing tools (Craigslist, Facebook, e-mail, and other websites), and following other community-specific marketing plans, drives, and special programs.
• Executes and performs activities in support of the community's lease renewal program, preparing lease renewal letters and packages for residents, meeting with and contacting renewing residents in advance of move-out dates, and ensuring that lease renewal documents are signed and implemented on time.
• Supporting the onsite teams through TCC resources regarding making sure that leasing velocity is always maintained, and marketing strategies and leasing practices are in compliance with TCC standards.
• Ensure marketing path, amenities, and all models or show units are in good order and to TCC standards for viewing.
• Responds quickly and courteously to resident concerns and questions and takes prompt action to solve problems and/or document and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate individual(s).
• Responsibilities may change due to community needs, market changes, or seasonal demands of position.

Schedule is dependent upon assignment and fluctuates with community hours and needs.

Your Skills - Show us what you got:

• College-level education preferred.
• Involvement in community special events that involve special leasing initiatives like call centers, renewal parties, etc.
• Two years of full-time, successful apartment leasing or sales experience. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Must have a valid in-state Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Exceptional Customer Service Experience.
• Leadership, organization, and management abilities to foster team building in a collaborative atmosphere with direction to establish sustainable change in a positive direction.
• Ability to work independently with or without direction.
• Social media savvy.
• Working knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Law and Fair Housing.
• Reading, writing, seeing, and/or communication and mathematical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to travel out of town for extensive\indefinite periods. Travel may be in the range of 75% or more.
• Skill to convince prospective residents of the advantages of living in a community by sales closing methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and be organized.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends and some holidays as required and at different locations.
• Skills to effectively train other associates through a variety of means.

Our Culture - How We're Different:

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. Our team is highly focused on both personal and professional growth, building a strong relationship with our residents, and creating an environment that each of our residents can call home.

• At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success which aligns with our internal mission statement PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TEAM MEMBERS IN BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES.
• Our external mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.
• We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our missions.
• We PRIDE ourselves on working and growing with the principles taught in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", written by Stephen Covey.
• The Collier Companies Team Members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we implement via IIT (I Intend To ____)
• We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING - At The Collier Companies & sponsor book clubs, training, and mentorship to support the professional and personal growth of our team.
• We also have our internal learning program called Collier College that is based on the structure and teachings from the Nathan Collier Master of Science in Real Estate program at the University of Florida.
• GROWTH - We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade! Our team members have a FIRE IN THE BELLY and hold the torch with a BURNING SENSE OF URGENCY!
• We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a LONG-TERM HOLD strategy. This benefits our human capital, finances, and customer experience.
• ROOTED - We are privately owned and have been in business since the 1970's. We currently own and manage over 12,000 apartment homes and we're pacing over 1,000 new apartment home construction starts each year.

At The Collier Companies , it is all about people. Our Residents depend on us to be observant, interested in their lives, and quick to respond to their needs. We enjoy working with them and with each other. Every day is different: rewarding, challenging, and fun. When someone lives in one of our communities, they are entrusting us with providing their Home, something fundamental to their emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being and we consider that both a wonderful Honor and a significant Duty that we are passionate about. We ask all that join us to commit to doing likewise.

PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS WHILE SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES

Background checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment.

These are required steps in the hiring process.

The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer