Leasing Consultant

Leasing ConsultantSalary Range $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category LeasingDescriptionRetreat at Austin BluffsPosition Summary:As a Leasing Consultant, you are a dynamic professional who easily relates and communicates with prospective and current residents of your community. With a warm and energetic personality, you will consistently find joy in creating lasting and positive impressions. This role is responsible for coordinating the communities marketing, leasing and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy and revenue retention goals. A successful Leasing Consultant is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.Primary Responsibilities:Walk marketing tour path, open target viewing apartments, ensure clean and rent ready apartments, model homes and community amenitiesRespond to resident and prospective resident calls and emails promptly in the morningAnswer incoming calls, convert phone calls into walk in traffic, set viewing appointmentsTour prospective residents with energy and enthusiasm the Weidner wayEnsure successful leasing by facilitating the application process at the end of the tourReview and process all applications immediately upon receiptTimely and respectful communication with applicants upon receiving resultsFollow Weidner Move In Experience with all approved applicantsMaintain and follow up on traffic in queueShop competitive properties at least monthly; Adhere to daily marketing and leasing strategiesEnsure market ready apartments, common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner's quality standardsBenefits & PerksAt Weidner Apartment Homes, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth. Eligible on-site employees enjoy:Health & WellnessMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployer-paid Basic Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal, financial, and legal matters; up to three sessions at no costFinancial Benefits401(k) Retirement Plan with company match of up to 4% of your eligible incomeOpportunities to earn leasing commissions and/or semi-annual performance-based bonuses (position dependent) tied to community performanceTime Away from WorkVacation accrual, with no usage waiting period upon accrualSick time accrual, with accrued time usage eligibility after 60 days of employmentNine company-designated paid holidays annuallyHousing BenefitsEmployee apartment discount available at Weidner communities, subject to availability and community guidelinesJoin Weidner Apartment Homes and become part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success.QualificationsQualifications:Prior customer service experience requiredComplete tasks in a safe and efficient mannerAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basisAble to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and textExperienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programsFollow Weidner's Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal lawsPrompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code / uniform & maintain professional appearance at all timesWork effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independentlyAbility to work outside of normal scheduled hours as neededWilling and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as neededWorking knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organizedMust agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testingMust have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all timesDriver's license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will work