Leasing Consultant in Merrillville, Indiana at Weiss Entities

Weiss Entities is seeking a high energy Leasing Consultant to fill an available role in Merrillville, Indiana. Our ideal candidate would love working within a professional environment and enjoy providing service to both prospects and current residents to ensure overall satisfaction. Prior leasing experience is required.

Excellent benefits, bonuses and commissions!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Leasing Consultant is the property’s sales representative whose primary duties are to greet prospects, to professionally present the features and benefits of their assigned community and properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons. A Leasing Consultant is very service oriented and strives to make current residents feel welcome and comfortable in their community. It is imperative that the Leasing Consultant maintain a positive, professional attitude at all times. An ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced environment is absolutely necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts all business in accordance with the company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.

Marketing/Leasing

• Maintains a professional, yet friendly, atmosphere in the leasing office and other areas where prospective residents and current residents meet.
• Inspects models and “market ready” vacancies daily to ensure cleanliness.
• Answers all incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a prospect call, resident, service request, etc. Transfers calls to Assistant Property Manager or Property Manager where appropriate.
• Greets prospective residents, qualifies, determines needs and preferences, and professionally presents community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits.
• Maintains awareness of local market conditions and trends. Contributes ideas to the Property Manager for marketing property and for improving resident satisfaction and retention.

Administrative

• Accurately completes all lease applications, assists with application verification and notifies prospective residents of results. Types miscellaneous resident communication when necessary.
• Maintain an organized and presentable work area at all times.
• Completes all lease paperwork accurately included related addendums and accepts rents and deposits.
• Completes Guest Card information completes on ALL prospects, sends thank you cards, and performs repeated follow up.
• Physically inspects grounds, picks up litter and reports any service needs to maintenance staff. Inspects vacancies and make ready apartments.
• Organizes and files appropriate reports, leases, and paperwork.
• Attends company meetings and Apartment Association events as needed.
• Assists Assistant Property Manager and Property Manager in preparation of daily and weekly reports, resident communications, market surveys, etc.

General

• Performs any additional duties assigned by the Assistant Property Manager and Property Manager.
• Regularly meet and exceed individual rental and renewal goals.
• Maintain a closing ratio of 35% and higher consistently.

Qualifications

• Position requires good leasing and closing skills, and the person must have basic computer knowledge.
• Computer Skills: Word Processing
• Work Hours: 40 hours per week with rotating Saturday availability (every other). Employee will be required to work a flexible work week.

Education/Training

• National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) desired, but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast paced and customer service oriented environment
• Performs all duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Works as part of a team, as well as completed assignments individually.
• Takes instruction from supervisors.
• Exercises problem solving skills.
• Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, guests and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

Driving/Travel Requirements

Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to inspect apartment property and surrounding neighborhood, Indiana Apartment Association events/training sessions, and also visit other properties.

MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

Safety Responsibilities

• Learns and complies with all company safety rules.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery, or materials encompassed by job duties.
• Must check with supervisor if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

The Leasing Consultant is offered a competitive base pay and amazing bonus opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience level:

• 2 + years sales and customer service experience and leasing experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Property leasing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person