Leasing Professional - The Commons at Rivertown

About the role

A Leasing Professional is hired to coordinate the community's marketing, leasing and renewal strategy at The Commons at Rivertown, a Greystar-managed apartment community. The goal is to achieve occupancy, revenue and resident retention targets by handling all leasing activities, keeping residents satisfied during their tenancy and securing lease renewals.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and qualify prospects, give tours, process applications, run credit and background checks, prepare leases and move-in packages, and ensure a smooth move-in and lease signing.
• Inspect apartments before move-in so they are move-in ready and schedule outstanding items with maintenance.
• Stay informed on market and competitor conditions, develop short- and long-term marketing plans, and follow concession and special programs to sustain occupancy.
• 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 show units and the leasing office in top condition, communicate upkeep needs to maintenance, and merchandise show units and amenities.
• Follow up with prospects and new residents by e-mail, thank-you notes and calls to close leases and renewals.
• Prepare renewal letters and packages, contact renewing residents before move-out, and make sure renewal documents are signed on time.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident and owner concerns and route requests to the right people.

Required profile

• All licenses and certifications required by state and local jurisdiction.
• Valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on property.
• Able to stand, walk or sit for long periods, work indoors and outdoors in all weather, and lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help.
• Flexible schedule, including call duty on evenings, weekends and holidays; occasional travel to other properties or training may be required.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $18.00-$20.00, with possible weekly, monthly or quarterly bonuses depending on whether the role is onsite or corporate.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, with low employee medical costs.
• 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.
• Onsite housing discount, Employee Assistance Program, and additional insurance plans.