Student Living Leasing Specialist

Description

Tarantino Properties is a full-service real estate company specializing in income producing real estate. Founded in 1980, our company provides a full complement of property management, brokerage, leasing and renovation services for commercial, residential and senior living properties throughout the United States. Tarantino currently manages over $2 Billion in real estate assets.

Tarantino Properties is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Leasing Specialist for our Student Housing community located in Houston, TX.

• Conduct property tours to future residents and visitors
• Use and create promotional items and technology to communicate with potential prospects and generate revenue
• Build relationships with prospective and future residents to ensure satisfaction and finalize decisions to lease and/or renew
• Generate leads by conducting effective follow up on the phone & through email
• Provide exceptional and consistent customer service to our residents & prospects
• Develop marketing plans with the goal to sustain occupancy as well as staying informed about the current market

• Previous leasing, sales, customer service, hospitality, student housing, or multifamily experience preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect with prospective residents and parents
• Comfortable conducting property tours and confidently overcoming objections to close leases
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing leads, follow-up activity, and maintaining accurate CRM/property management records
• Strong understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook with the ability to create engaging content and support leasing campaigns
• Comfortable appearing in videos and participating in on-site marketing initiatives and resident events
• Ability to analyze traffic, leasing activity, and conversion opportunities to improve results
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Comfortable working weekends and flexible hours during peak leasing periods
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn property management software (Entrata experience preferred)
• Ability to maintain a positive resident and prospect experience while handling questions and concerns professionally
• Reliable transportation and ability to support outreach, campus engagement, and local marketing efforts as needed

• Preferred traits (student housing specific)
• Competitive mindset with a focus on occupancy goals
• Energetic and comfortable engaging with students daily
• Strong social media presence and awareness of current trends
• Event planning and grassroots marketing experience preferred
• Ability to move quickly while maintaining resident experience and brand standards

Taking care of our clients and residents starts with taking care of our team. Tarantino is committed to each team member's health, wealth, and overall well-being. We deeply value the contributions of our employees and offer various benefits to ensure that our extraordinary team is taken care of.

• COMPETITIVE PAY
• MEDICAL AND RX
• PAID TIME OFF
• RETIREMENT AND 401K
• SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY
• VOLUNTARY LIFE
• VISION
• DENTAL