The Leasing Professional will be responsible for:

• Professionally leasing rental apartments to maximize income and achieve property occupancy goals.
• Conducting apartment and community tours with clients.
• Ensuring that the leasing sales process is followed correctly.
• Completing marketing reports, applications and leases as needed.
• Providing recommendations to management regarding apartment pricing.
• Implementing outreach marketing efforts to gain referrals from area businesses and employers.
• Shopping the competition regularly by phone and in person.
• Establishing professional relationships with competitors to encourage good communication and idea sharing.
• Assisting with Marketing ideas and suggestions.
• Follow up on phone, fax and email leads.
• Educate prospective residents on the application process and requirements.
• Process applications in a timely manner.
• Verify the validity of all documents related to the application.
• Complete credit and background checks on applicants.
• Inform future residents of their approval status.
• Prepare new leases.
• Schedule move-in dates.
• Conduct inspection for rent-ready apartments
• Collect all required money for move-in.
• Assist with leasing office tasks as needed and to cover for others absence.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 1 year of Leasing, Sales/Customer Service, Administrative experience.
2. PC proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and the Internet.
3. Excellent verbal, written, telephone and interpersonal communications skills;
4. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail a must.
5. Ability to work with highly confidential information, take initiative and exercise good judgment; Must be a self-starter, capable of identifying needs/requirements.
6. Ability to identify issues, recommend solutions and implement resolutions.
7. Ability to function in a commercial office environment and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: PC, copier, telephone, etc.

8. H.S. Diploma or GED required. College degree preferred.