Leasing Specialist

Leasing Specialist will be responsible for driving the property’s leasing and marketing efforts. This invaluable role collaborates with the Property Manager to ensure creative targeted campaigns and events are executed and align with the student housing property. Through a collaborative effort you will work with the onsite team to achieve established revenue, occupancy, resident retention and leasing goals.

Business Expertise

· Self-starter who can take on responsibilities and initiating ideas

· A Creative mind to come up with unique marketing ideas that capture the property branding

· Flexible and capable of prioritizing tasks when working in a busy and changing environment

What You'll Do

· Provide excellent customer service

· Utilize the established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and achieve the budgeted occupancy

· Stay current and knowledgeable with leasing and marketing trends

· Assist in the planning, preparation, and implementation of lease up events, renewal parties, property events, competitions, and Resident Programs

· Utilize knowledge of trending marketing techniques to impact sales and leasing efforts, specifically related to college students.

· Give informative property tours to potential prospects onsite and create added value by anticipating needs and addressing concerns the customer hasn’t even thought of yet

· Lease and renew beds/apartments via in person, on the phone or online

· Maintain accurate and current prospect traffic and leasing reports

· Audit and maintain lease files as needed to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures

· Assist with all move-out and move-in events as well as collect deposits and/or fees associated with move-in (as necessary)

· Contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of the office, common areas, and the model(s)

· Perform various administrative tasks as needed or as directed by the Property Manager and any additional responsibilities as required.

· High school diploma or equivalent is required; college degree or proven success in a Leasing position preferred

· Sales experience in multi-family housing, hospitality, or retail industries preferred

· Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of leasing off campus student housing apartments

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Technically savvy individual that can navigate through various social media platforms and a familiarity with Microsoft Office

· Resman property management software or other similar property management software preferred

· Proven ability to demonstrate and maintain a professional manner

Supplemental Pay

· Commissions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Property leasing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Melbourne, FL 32901 (Required)

Work Location: In person