Leasing Consultant - Slidell , Slidell II and Lofts at Canterbury

Salary: $21.00 / Hour

Weekly Pay

Generous PTO

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible and accountable for leasing apartments and providing customer service to ensure maximum occupancy and resident retention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lease apartments through telephone sales and apartment tours with prospective residents.

· Follow up and establish rapport with prospective residents and current residents.

· Provide excellent customer service at all times.

· Present apartment community in a professional manner at all times.

· Coordinate move ins and move outs to provide for an enjoyable experience for all residents.

· Manage lease negotiations, assist with resident retention and manage the renewal process.

· Assist in providing and maintaining excellent curb appeal.

· Maintain compliance policies and procedures as set forth from HKP and the Compliance Department.

· Write work order requests, follow up with residents regarding completed work orders and enter information into Yardi.

· Assist manager with rent and delinquency collection.

· Assist manager in providing account information to the property supervisor and credit agencies.

· Assist manager with resident relations and enforce all community rules and regulations.

· Supervise all neighborhood committee activities.

· Provide outside marketing and establish rapport with local businesses and community agencies.

· Assist with office organization by filing and maintaining organized resident files.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

· No prior experience necessary

· Language Skills - Ability to read, write, speak and interpret basic instructions, simple correspondence and present information one-on-one or in small groups.

· Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide by 10s and 100s.

· Reasoning Skills - Ability to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions with common sense understanding. Ability to deal with problems that involve few variables in standardized situations.

· Computer Skills – Beginner experience with MS Office.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

· Annually attend fair housing, section 42 and leasing classes.

· Ongoing professional development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Rarely must sit, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel crouch, crawl, bend or lift up to 25 pounds.

· Occasionally must stand, walk, talk, hear and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

· Close and distance vision is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Normally works in an environment with moderate noise.