Leasing Consultant – Styles Property Management (Tampa)

Reports to Property Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Assists Property Manager/ Assistant Manager in coordinating all aspects of the leasing and marketing of the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leasing

Responsible for the leasing of apartments

Maintains an accurate and in-depth knowledge or all aspects of the community,particularly in areas such as rent and pricing information, vacancies, apartmentavailability, lease expirations, square footage, etc

Assists Property Manager in establishing and attaining daily leasing and renewalgoals

Show model and vacant units to prospects

Monitors all vacancies and Total-To-Lease in order to proactively address futureoccupancy requirements

Collects security deposits, rent and all other funds associated with resident move-ins and monthly rent, fees, garage and storage rent

Fill out and maintain guest cards on each prospect

Follow all company policy and procedures

Marketing

Assists in the overall marketing efforts and offers input and suggestions forpromotions, advertisements, etc. Do offsite marketing when required

Monitors the community advertisements and responses; maintains ad book

Ensures accurate completion of the monthly competitive survey reports andanalyzes the multi-family real estate market trends and conditions in the area

Assures that the leasing office, mode, property appearance and curb appeal isacceptable and apartments are ready to show to prospective residents

Leadership Qualities

Follows up on call-backs and accurately completes guest cards with prospects afterinitial community visit; maintains “tickler” files

Works closely with management in developing, training and supervising a leasing

team that effectively sells the quality and professionalism of Southern Asset Management

 Maintains open communications with Property Manager, Maintenance Supervisor and subordinates

 Understands and complies with Fair Housing laws and standards

 Represents the company in a professional manner at all times

Administrative

 Prepares, assists and oversees accuracy of all leasing paperwork, including new lease paperwork and required weekly marketing reports

 Maintains current resident files. Assists manager in implementing residential retention and renewal programs. Conducts mini-audits to ensure that current/accurate resident files are being maintained

 Works with Property Manager to monitor commissions earned

Other Job Functions

 Participates and assists in training seminars as requested

 Becomes active in the local business community and develops a rapport with the residential community

 Accompany residents or prospective residents via motorized vehicle or walking on tours or property grounds and vacant units. May run errands as necessary.

 Attends and assists with resident social functions and activities

 Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma is required. A college degree or related coursework is preferred. A minimum of two years of residential or commercial management experience, including supervisory responsibility, is preferred. Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills necessary. Computer literacy/word processing skills required. Prefer sales/multi-family leasing experience. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.