Leasing Specialist in Gainesville, FL

Leasing Specialist | The Collier Companies This is an on-site role, reporting from one of The Collier Companies’ community offices in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Gainesville was recently ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

As a Leasing Specialist, you are the first person a prospect or resident meets when they come home. For you it’s not just a job, it’s a career and you understand that for our residents, it’s not just an apartment, it’s their home. You love interacting with all types of people and have a passion for creating unique experiences.

A Leasing Specialist is charged with creating positive experiences for potential residents, following up on leads, and closing lease agreements with those potential residents. The expectations for this role will require a candidate with unparalleled goal orientation, personal accountability, and a drive to succeed that is fueled by a ravenous curiosity to learn, lead, and grow.

Perks – The Good Stuff:

The Collier Companies 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income.

Up to 24 days off during your first year with an annual increase!

Stylish TCC logo attire is provided.

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.

Group & supplemental life insurance policy options.

Healthcare reimbursement account & legal services insurance.

Unique career growth opportunities.

Unrivaled industry education opportunities.

Rewards – Because We Value Your Hard Work:

Monthly customer service awards

Secret shopper bonuses

Financial & PTO rewards for Team Member Referrals Your Day to Day:

Provide exceptional and consistent customer service to our residents & prospects

Lease apartment homes by creating relationships and showcasing the benefits of living at a The Collier Companies community

Always be closing – over the phone, through email and in person. You are the subject expert on the product, the property and the local neighborhood

Generate leads by conducting effective follow up on the phone & through email

Create & implement promotional programs, including creative online advertising, direct marketing, social media outreach and resident events

Contribute to the desired occupancy levels by renewing current resident leases

Maintain accurate resident files

Weekends required, as needed

Your Skills – Show Us What You Got:

Strong sales with a desire to exceed company leasing requirements

Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbalA customer-focused mentality

Proficiency with various software, apps and computer programs

Career mindset with a polished, professional appearance

Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly in a fast-pace leasing office

Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years leasing &/or customer service experience in a retail, hospitality, housing or multi-family environment

College education preferred

Our Culture – How We’re Different:

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. Our team is highly focused on both personal and professional growth, building a strong relationship with our residents, and creating an environment that each of our residents can call home.

At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success which aligns with our internal mission statement PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TEAM MEMBERS IN BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES.Our external mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our missions.

We PRIDE ourselves on working and growing with the principles taught in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, written by Stephen Covey.

The Collier Companies Team Members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we implement via IIT (I Intend To ____)
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