Bilingual Leasing Professional - Oak Park

Bilingual Leasing Professional - Oak Park

Join TAM Residential for the Bilingual Leasing Professional - Oak Park role. This position is in Oak Park.

The Leasing Professional is responsible for marketing and leasing apartment homes to prospective residents. The Leasing Professional will develop positive relationships with current tenants and address their needs in a professional manner. This role requires exceptional customer service, sales and communication skills, and an understanding of the rental market, TAM Residential's policies and procedures, and Fair Housing Laws.

• Maintain at all times the quality appearance of the leasing center.
• Ensure at all times an adequate supply of leasing aids and forms.
• Use the telephone professionally and effectively for leasing.
• Greet, show, and lease to qualified prospects.
• Collect security deposits and application fees from prospects following company policy.
• Fully comprehend and be able to explain every paragraph of the lease contract.
• Verify all new move-in packets following company standards.
• Thoroughly understand the daily, weekly and monthly leasing traffic reports.
• Coordinate move-in dates with the Community Manager.
• Fully understand and abide by all Fair Housing Laws.
• Achieve and maintain an average closing ratio of 50% or better.
• Maintain a working relationship with referral agencies including businesses and merchants.
• Physically shop competitive properties and know current rental rates in the competition.
• Report to work on time with a neat and professional appearance; be courteous and pleasant to residents and associates at all times.
• Assist with all resident activities and communication.
• Meet with new residents to ensure satisfaction in their new apartment home; assist in obtaining renewal of expiring leases within the specific time period.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Entrata or similar Property Management Software.
• Basic computer or typing skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to operate in an open work area with moderate everyday noise.
• Ability to work from multiple locations.
• Ability to perform other duties as required.

Associates who are regularly scheduled for and work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for company-sponsored benefits the 1st day of the month, following completion of 30 continuous days of employment. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as 401K and life insurance. Regular, full-time associates are eligible to accrue paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.

TAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Entry level.

Full-time.

Sales and Management.