Job description

Job Title: Leasing Consultant
Reports To: Property Manager

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The following attributes are desirable for job success: ability to lease apartments, and maintain 100% occupancy, ability to communicate effectively, safety conscious, ability to assert yourself and maintain positive relations with tenants to facilitate resident retention. Attention to detail, ability to work well under pressure, self-motivation and self-direction, ability to work with/without direct supervision and the ability to become a team leader.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The purpose of this position is maintaining/achieving 100%occupancy by marketing and leasing apartments/units to potential tenants. This would involve maintaining positive relations with tenants to facilitate positive resident retention. This position would also assist the manager as needed and directed.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Basic Functions:

A. Assist in the preparation and implementation of marketing campaign to effectively market the apartments. Make marketing recommendations to the Manager and Regional Manager.

B. To lease apartments to qualified individuals in accordance with the Fair Housing guidelines.

C. Process rental applications and prepare lease forms and reports according to property guidelines.

D. Conduct follow-up calls and traffic documentation on all prospects.

E. Prepare and send marketing letters to tenants of competitive properties, prospects and newcomers to the area to solicit business.

F. Assist in the preparation of market surveys to evaluate property position within the market place.

G. Inspect apartments to make sure they are ready for move-in.

Administrative Functions:

A. Maintain property files, records and reports.

B. Assist in move-in and move-out procedures.

C. Assist with follow-up calls and on all maintenance requests.

D. Assist in the area of resident relations

E. Compiles and updates listings of available rental units.

F. Contacts credit bureau, previous landlords and employment history of prospective tenants.

G. Prepare and distribute monthly newsletter to inform tenants of planned events.

H. Attend meeting with tenants as well as social events to maintain resident satisfaction.

I. Maintain and correspondence, records and other materials through photocopying or scanning material for future reference.

Reporting:

A. Prepare the weekly Rental Activity Report and Monthly Marketing Report to inform the Manager, and Regional Manager of the occupancy statistics, prospect source, types of motivation, move-ins and move-outs, capture rates and special promotions.

B. Prepare and update the competition survey forms to obtain how the property compares with other properties in the area. Shop the competition, note special promotions and incentives being offered and current rents.

This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Charles, LA 70601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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