Leasing Professional - Knollwood Meadows

About the role

Greystar is hiring a full-time Leasing Professional for the 128-unit stabilized community Knollwood Meadows in Santa Maria, California. The role coordinates the community's marketing, leasing and renewal strategies to reach occupancy, revenue and resident retention goals, and works Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (subject to change).

Key responsibilities

• Perform all sales and leasing activities: greet and qualify prospects, give tours, process applications, run credit and background checks, prepare leases and move-in packages.
• Inspect apartments before move-in and schedule outstanding items with maintenance.
• Track market and competitor conditions, develop marketing plans and follow concession and special programs.
• Run marketing activities such as resident referrals, employer outreach and online advertising.
• Use on-site property management software (OneSite, Yardi, etc.) to track availability, traffic and resident data.
• Keep show units and the leasing office in top condition and follow up with prospects and new residents.
• Support lease renewals with renewal letters and packages, and respond promptly to resident concerns.

Required profile

• 1-2 years of leasing experience.
• All state and local licenses and certifications required, and a valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on property.
• Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, climb ladders, lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help, and work in all weather; occasional travel to other properties or training.
• Flexible schedule including call-outs on evenings, weekends and holidays.

Required skills

• Prior experience with RealPage and Microsoft Office, Outlook.
• Property management software such as OneSite or Yardi.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $22.00-$24.00 (Santa Maria, CA), with possible weekly, monthly or quarterly bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months.
• 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays, plus a 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years.
• Paid parental leave, fertility benefit reimbursement, EAP and onsite housing discount.