Leasing Professional - 500 PARQ

About the role

This full-time Leasing Professional position at the 500 PARQ community in Parsippany, New Jersey coordinates the community's marketing, leasing and renewal strategies to reach occupancy, revenue and resident retention goals. The role covers all leasing activities, resident satisfaction during the lease term and lease renewals.

Key responsibilities

• Sell and lease apartments: greet and qualify prospects, give tours, process applications, run credit and criminal background checks, prepare leases and move-in packages, and ensure a smooth move-in and signing.
• Inspect apartments before move-in so they are move-in ready, and schedule outstanding items with the maintenance team.
• Stay informed on market and competitor conditions, develop short- and long-term marketing plans, and follow community policies on concessions and specials.
• Run marketing activities such as resident referral and employer outreach, and use online tools (Craigslist, Facebook, e-mail, other websites).
• Use on-site property management software (OneSite, Yardi, etc.) to track availability, traffic and leasing activity, and manage resident and prospect data.
• Keep the community and show units in show quality, communicate maintenance needs, and prepare the leasing office daily.
• Follow up with prospects and new residents by e-mail, thank-you notes and calls to finalize lease or renewal decisions.
• Support lease renewals by preparing renewal letters and packages, contacting renewing residents before move-out, and ensuring documents are signed on time.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident and owner concerns, solving problems or passing requests to the right people.

Required profile

• All licenses and certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on property.

What we offer

• Hourly range of $25.00 - $27.00, with possible weekly, monthly or quarterly bonuses depending on the role type.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, with low employee medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays, plus birthday off after 1 year.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months, paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Employee assistance program, and onsite housing discounts for onsite team members.