Leasing Specialist

Our hospitality-driven real estate brand is growing, and we are seeking hard-working and passionate top talent to grow their careers with us! If you are interested in being a pioneer with AVE as we continue to expand our portfolio of luxury flexible-stay apartment communities nationwide, For four consecutive years, AVE has been ranked in our tier as #1 Apartment Operator in the country, based on resident survey scores through the Kingsley Survey program!

Leasing Specialists at AVE are talented sales professionals that play a hands-on role in driving results for their community's leasing program. They are responsible for all activities related to our luxury apartment rentals, including leasing, move-ins, and renewals. Successful Leasing Specialists enjoy building relationships with prospects and residents to learn about their needs and exceed their expectations. They have extremely strong follow-up skills and are passionate about selling the AVE lifestyle and closing leases!

Successful Leasing Specialists meet and exceed leasing goals and provide a high level of service to our prospects and residents.

• You have a strong understanding of the leasing process. You love to connect with prospects to learn about and meet their needs, are passionate about closing leases, and have strong follow-up skills.
• You are sales-oriented. You want to hit the road regularly, pound the pavement to create your own leads through cold calling, blitzing, research, networking, and driving your territory.
• You have marketing savvy. You will collaborate with marketing leadership to create leads for your community, plan Resident Events, and assist with the community's social media channels.
• You are a people person. You must enjoy building strong relationships with prospects and residents.
• You have killer time management skills. In order to be successful, you must organize and balance your activities appropriately (research, touring, operations, outreach, and relationship management) to create results.
• You have a "yes" approach to customer service. Exceptional resident service is what separates AVE from other rental communities. You must provide that high level of service to all existing, future, and past residents.
• You hold yourself to high standards. Our communities and team members, on and off the community, exhibit the highest level of professional and presentation standards. Dress to impress, we wear a stylish business suit every day.
• You have basic computer and social media skills to learn and use industry tools and programs. Social selling is part of our sales culture.
• You are flexible like us. Our successful Leasing Specialists know when and where to be to create business opportunities.

• 1 to 3+ years of proven sales/leasing experience
• Hospitality, travel, relocation, corporate housing, or multifamily industry experience strongly preferred
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales goals
• Proven execution of successful sales strategies to close new leases
• Tenacious and skilled at overcoming objections
• Strong communication and relationship building and follow-up skills
• Willingness to master and use a CRM, systems, and other sales tools (experience in Yardi CRM and/or Zendesk Sell is a plus!)
• Schedule flexibility in order to prioritize and pivot to business and prospect needs
• Must have reliable source of transportation

Must be available to work the required full-time schedule of Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Monday through Thursday 9:30am to 6:00pm

• $21-23/hour

Individual compensation decisions will vary as the hourly base compensation range provided is approximate and determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, education, and geographic location. AVE also offers additional bonus potential paid out on a monthly and/or quarterly basis (dependent upon the position), which is not included in the base compensation range listed above.

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• Fun, positive, and collaborative work environment
• Robust training program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, medical, vision, dental, and 401k (permanent full-time roles only)
• Enjoy a special day to celebrate in your birthday month each year with paid Birthday Time Off (permanent part-time and full-time roles only)
• Opportunities to give back including: participation in AVE's regular drives and fundraisers in addition to paid Volunteer Time Off each year to volunteer with your non-profit organization of choice (permanent part-time and full-time roles only)
• Complimentary furnished apartment stays at any AVE location nationwide for personal travel (permanent part-time and full-time roles only)
• A career home! Tons of potential for long-term career advancement within a rapidly expanding organization

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