Leasing Executive

Management Company seeking a sharp and experienced Leasing Executive for Distinct Management & Investment.
The Leasing role has a direct impact on overall performance of the property by leasing available units to qualified prospects.
As the initial contact between the public and the company, the candidate must be polished, engaging energetic, and knowledgeable.
Candidates need significant customer service experience.
Previous leasing / property management experience is preferred but not required.
Essential job functions include: Achieves daily, weekly and monthly individual leasing goals to contribute to team/property leasing goals established by operational budget.
Answers telephone calls, internet inquiries, or in-person requests from prospects with the purpose of leasing an apartment home; performs follow-up action(s) for every prospect.
Responds to and/or follows up on resident requests; logs requests as needed.
Utilizes a consultative sales approach that includes rapport building, qualifying, identifying and overcoming objections, and closing during each sales interaction/presentation.
Qualifies prospects by collecting/compiling personal data, entering data into database, initiating background check, and providing follow up status to prospect.
Communicates move-in/move-out apartment status to other team members; ensures apartments are move-in ready; takes action to ensure move-ins occur to satisfy new resident and minimize apartment vacancy.
Completes all required paperwork, associated with leasing, service, and satisfaction, accurately, professionally, and timely.
Tours the property several times per day, visually inspecting common areas, amenities, and vacant apartments to ensure cleanliness and professional presentation; shows the apartment community to guests/prospects; answers questions about amenities, apartment homes, and the local community.
Stays current on relevant market issues and competitive information, shops the competition.
Performs light bookkeeping and financial activities (e.
g.
: calculating monthly rents, pro-rated rents, preparing letters for delinquent payments, etc).
Performs office administrative activities (e.
g.
, key track/key release, accepting resident packages, entering information on computer database, etc).
Processes all paperwork and sets up file for move-in/move outs.
Maintains a minimum of 75% conversion ratio of total traffic.
Job Requirements: Current or previous experience leasing apartments is preferred not required.
Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Detail oriented and organized; ability to interact effectively with prospects, residents, peers and management.
Demonstrate initiative, professionalism and integrity, and exercises confidentiality in all areas of performance.
Project a professional image and demeanor.
Comply with state landlord/tenant law to include State and Federal Fair Housing laws Job Type: college credit Internship Part time to Full time Salary: $14 - $15/hour base plus bonus structure Required education: High school or equivalent Preferred experience: Leasing or Sales experience 1 year Marketing/Sales: 1 year Required license or certification:Driver’s License Job Types: Full-time, Internship, Part-time Pay: $14.
00 - $15.
00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 20 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person