Retention Specialist

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POSITION SUMMARY The Retention Specialist is a member of the Customer Operations department and functions as the primary coordinator of lease renewals and resident engagement in the market.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Builds rapport with residents and manages all communication flow related to lease renewals

Meets and/or exceeds daily, weekly, and monthly renewal performance and measures

Coordinates the timely completion of all lease renewals for review by the Lease processing team Effectively communicates the lease renewal process, month to month, and lease renewal status with residents

Has a thorough and detailed understanding of Progress Residential lease renewal process

Represents the company to current residents and others in a courteous and professional manner – always putting customer service first

Has a strong understanding of Progress Residential lease agreements and can accurately explain them to existing residents in a user-friendly manner

Understands customer needs and requirements.

Understands basic sales techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS High School graduate required;
Associate degree preferred

Must have proven inside sales experience

Persistent approach with strong customer service skills

Strong phone presence and experience facilitating dozens of calls per day Honest, ethical, and able to maintain confidentiality in a business setting when necessary and required

Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively

Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing, growth environment

Fosters teamwork and mutual respect throughout the company

Interacts productively in person and through technology with co-workers, team members, management, and other company personnel daily to accomplish duties and responsibilities

Computer literacy, able to comfortably navigate new technology and competency in MS Office a must Flexible schedule required which may include evenings and weekends based on business needs

Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus Property management experience a plus Previous use of Yardi Voyager a plus

What you can expect from us:

Competitive Compensation
- Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.

Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.

Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.

Ongoing Learning and Development
- Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.

A Culture that Celebrates You
- We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.

This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.

Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.

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