National Leasing and Sales Consultant

National Leasing and Sales ConsultantThis is not your standard leasing position. It is a high-impact, revenue-focused role for high-performing sales professionals who thrive under pressure and deliver when performance matters most. As a National Leasing and Sales Consultant, you will be deployed to priority communities to accelerate occupancy, capture opportunity, maximize leasing velocity, and elevate sales execution during critical periods. You'll support new lease-ups, staffing gaps, underperforming assets, seasonal surges, and special initiatives that expand your impact, your network, and your career trajectory.You will travel up to 80 percent nationwide for extended periods of time, bringing urgency, precision, and relentless discipline to every assignment while gaining experience in diverse markets and building a powerful reputation as a trusted revenue driver. Every community will be stronger, sharper, and more profitable because of you.Close RelentlesslyConvert qualified traffic into signed leases at an exceptional close rateExecute consultative, relationship-driven sales with precision, speed, and consistent follow-throughOvercome objections with confidence and move prospects decisively to commitmentDeploy for Strategic ImpactTravel seamlessly to priority communities with minimal ramp-up timeThrive in short-staffed, underperforming, or high-pressure environments while delivering immediate resultsSupport new developments, acquisitions, renovations, and strategic turnaround effortsElevate Sales ExcellenceModel elite leasing behaviors and set the benchmark for performanceReinforce best practices in follow-up discipline, CRM utilization, and tour excellenceCollaborate with Community Leadership on aggressive daily goals and strategiesProtect the BrandDeliver a world-class prospect and resident experience aligned with organizational valuesRepresent the brand with professionalism, confidence, and energy at all timesOptimization and CoachingWhen not traveling, analyze performance data to identify growth levers.Partner with the Learning and Development team to provide training and coaching to strengthen on-site teams.Qualifications3+ years of consistent success as a top performer in high-velocity, short-cycle sales environments such as multifamily, hospitality, luxury retail, timeshare, or premium lifestyle servicesAbility and willingness to travel up to 80% across the U.S., including extended assignments (8+ weeks) on short noticeExperience driving rapid occupancy growth during lease-ups, revitalizing underperforming assets, stabilizing newly acquired communities, and excelling in regional floating roles to support multiple marketsDemonstrated ability to exceed quotas, KPIs, and conversion metrics with a strong focus on resultsProven track record of disciplined follow-up, pipeline development, and closing strategies that drive revenue growthRecognized as a high-performing closer with a history of surpassing targets in competitive marketsComfortable operating autonomously with minimal supervision while adapting quickly to new markets and challengesStrong professional presence, persuasive communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressureExceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed records, and deliver outstanding client experiencesExperience in lease-ups, property turnarounds, regional floating roles, and supporting multiple communities or marketsSkilled in CRM systems and pipeline management tools to optimize sales performanceAbout CortlandFounded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.