$12 to $13 Hourly
Benefits Offered
Medical
Employment Type
Full-Time
Leasing Consultants needed for Brand New Luxury apartment community in Lakeland, Florida off SR 33 across from Bridgewater, Lakeland, FL 33805.
Schedule Required : Full time. Weekends required.
Monday through Friday hours currently required are 8:45am to 6:15pm but must be available in the future to work earlier, as times changes seasonally. Saturday hours are 8:45am to 5:15pm. Sunday hours 11:45am to 5:15pm.
General Job Description Purpose: The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of Leasing Consultant. It should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties might not be specifically addressed.
General Position Summary: The Leasing Consultant is the property’s sales representative whose primary duties are to greet prospects, professionally present the features and benefits of the community while securing a deposit and applications, resulting in a new resident. All Leasing Consultants should be service-oriented and strive to make prospective residents and current residents feel welcome and appreciated in the community.
Working Environment/Requirements: A portion of the typical work day is spent at his or her desk handling paperwork and digital paperwork, resident files, computer data entry, correspondence, and resident meetings. Remainder of job requires constant physical walking and leasing demonstrations of community, walking up/down stairs and covering multi-terrain landscape of property. Must have valid drivers license.
Responsibilities and Duties
Essential Duties: 1. Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act and all other Federal, State and Local laws pertaining to Multi-Family Housing. 2. Fully implement and enforce all policies and procedures as outlined in the company’s Policy and Procedures Manual as well as all verbal and written policies. 3. Leasing Consultants must always offer a professional, yet friendly, atmosphere in the leasing office and any other areas where prospective residents and current residents might interact with them, including in public. All models and market readies should be inspected daily prior to showing in order to ensure their quality appearance. 4. Handle all incoming calls from residents and prospects. 5. Leasing Consultants are expected to know and adhere to the following leasing policies…. All prospects are to be greeted with a warm smile and friendly handshake and NOT FROM BEHIND A DESK. Leasing Consultants should have a clear understanding of their property’s features and benefits and how they compare to the competition. It is important to know what the market is doing and what specials are being offered. 6. All paperwork is to be completed in a professional, accurate and timely manner. Mistakes on paperwork can be costly to the property. 7. Each Leasing Consultant should keep active guest cards that are logged in to lead tracking software, and continue to work each lead weekly until the prospect has chosen their home. 8. The Leasing Consultant should inspect the property on a regular basis reporting any deficiencies to the Property Director. They should assist the Property Director in preparing daily and weekly reports, resident communication, move-ins/outs, office supply inventory and market surveys. 9. Resident Files and Documentation are to be maintained with current information properly filed per company Policy at all times. 10. Leasing Applications are to be processed within 24 hours of receipt and in accordance with our companies Qualifying Criteria and Policy & Procedures Manual guidelines. 11. Lease Renewal Program is to be actively worked to optimize lease renewals and decrease resident turnover. 12. All residents and prospects treated with excellent level of customer service at all times. 13. Receive, process/log, and file service requests in a timely manner. 14. Planning and overseeing resident activities as requested by Property Director. 15. The Leasing Consultant will perform any additional duties the Property Director or Regional Manager assigns to them.
Qualifications and Skills
Education, Knowledge, Skills • Prefer a minimum of high school degree.• Prior Leasing experience preferred.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills providing for effective communication with residents, employees, peers, vendors, owners, etc. and to assist in efficient operations.• Bi-lingual abilities (written and verbal) may be required based on specific needs of property.
• Required Computer software experience to include MS Word, MS Excel.• Preferred Computer software experience to include MS Office 365, ESite, On-Site and related is preferred.• Prefer candidate to have basic understanding of Landlord/Tenant laws and application, familiarity with state specific Lease and Addendum’s, Fair Housing/ADA regulations and application.
Benefits
A career with The Shore:
-Competitive base hourly wage $12 to $13 an hour plus possibility of monthly bonus typically ranging from $25 to $300.
-Medical insurance after 90 days of employment
-20% off market rent while employed after 90 days of employment
-3 PTO days a year after 90 days of employment
-1 week paid vacation after 1 year of employment, 2 weeks paid vacation after 2 years employment, 3 weeks paid vacation after 5 years, 4 weeks paid vacation after 8 years
-Outstanding work environment (Class A community) with potential for long-term growth as we add new communities in central Florida.
-Small family owned company
Interested? If you have the skills to meet this challenge, please apply with your resume AND cover letter today. Only applications that are received through the link will be considered. Position will start immediately.
Lakeland, FL 33805
Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Work Place, Smoke Free Work Place, Must pass a background check EOE / DFWP
Applications and resumes will only be kept on file for 90 days.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $12.00 to $13.00 /hour
