Leasing Agent : Somerset West

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The Leasing Agent’s key role is to generate leads and convert these into successful deals in line with provided targets and manage this via the provided Lead Tool. The agent will be responsible to enforce the provided marketing strategy and report to the Leasing Manager within an agreed format.

• Strictly BEE position
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Registered Property Practitioner with the PPRA with valid FFC.
• Proven sales/leasing track record
• Technology and marketing skills (worked before on a CRM system, know how to load property listings and use social media)
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  Somerset West

The Leasing Agent will report directly to the Leasing Manager and will also need to interact with other key stakeholders, e.g. Sales & Marketing manager.

• Load online advertisements daily in line with the provided format and standards.
• Follow up on all leads from all sources and record on / update lead tool daily.
• Converting leads into on-site visits to successfully close deals on site.
• Strictly adhere to leasing and rental-viewing procedures as per training received.
• Complete a market research and surrounding area knowledge report within an agreed format. Provide this to your leasing manager every second month.
• Enforcing the marketing strategy as provided by the leasing manager, this includes, for example, ensuring that boards are in place and visible as instructed.
• Conduct move in’s, ensuring that leasing procedures are followed, and all documents are fully completed and correctly signed (including if working with a team mate on site).
• Prepare for hand-over meetings as per requirements set out by Leasing Manager.
• Plan and manage new deals to ensure that unit numbers are fully confirmed, payments made and move-ins confirmed by 13:00 a minimum of 48 hours before occupation date.
• Responsible for ensuring on-site office is fully operational e.g. stationery, working equipment and on-site office / show house is clean and tidy.
• Shows initiative by identifying marketing trends.
• Prepares and submits weekly reporting within an agreed format.
• Discuss & try save notices with tenants and provide evidence i.e. completed notice form with comments of your discussion with them or email (including to confirm verbal discussions)
• Strict adherence to various turn-around times and requests provided by Leasing Manager.
• Notify Leasing Manager of any on-site problems or issues. Applies knowledge to anticipate problems before they occur and takes pre-emptive action by suggesting potential solutions.
• Assess applications with high attention to detail to submit fully completed applications.
• Must communicate professionally and appropriately with colleagues and tenants.
• Must always maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Complete/update Visitor Book and update Lead Tool.

Note:

The responsibilities are not limited to the above and may vary or change as per business requirements.

• Must understand the current market conditions, such as market-related prices, competitors, demographics, and surrounding area.
• Must be able to compile reports as required.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Strong people and salesmen skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with a high proficiency in English.
• Must have adequate understanding of current computer software.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to set deadlines.
• Must be flexible with working hours and be available to assist with after-hours emergency situations.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license / able to organize own transport.
• Able to report to Leasing manager on a weekly basis.
• Must be able to fulfil the role of a Building Manager as required.

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Registered Property Practitioner with the PPRA.
• Updated FFC as evidence of qualification.
• Must be a South African citizen.