Now Hiring - Leasing Specialist in Hickory, NC

Job Description We are looking for a rock star Leasing Specialist at one of our Hickory luxury communities!

Responsibilities include:

· To carry out all duties and responsibilities specifically assigned by the Leasing Manager, Property Manager, and Area Manager.

· Interview prospective residents, qualify them by their needs, and input their information into the computer on a guest card

· Accompany prospective residents to community ready vacant units, helping them in their decision making by selling the benefits and amenities of the community.

· Follow-up promptly with all phone, online, and walk-in leads.

· Be able to proactively and professionally ask for leasing commitment from all qualified prospective residents

· Qualify prospective residents; verify applications, credit information and previous rental history. Prepare lease and move-in documentation and all related paperwork.

· Collect all rental payments and fees due at move-in.

· Promote a positive and proactive approach to resident relations and service.

· Walk and inspect amenities, tour route, and ready vacant units on a daily basis confirming all is ready.

· Assist in the planning and hosting of resident events and marketing initiatives.

· Maintain knowledge of the apartment marketplace through regular competitive property visits and inspections.

· Audits records and files to identify dates requiring administrative action such as lease expirations, renewals, rent increases, delinquent accounts, evictions, and other time sensitive issues.

· Assists in the marketing of available apartments by updating digital, print, and other marketing material. This includes community outreach marketing.

· Creates a maintains a positive environment for residents that includes providing services and planning and hosting resident events.

· Assists in the implementation and execution of a marketing plan for the property each year. Assists in the development and implementation of resident retention, marketing and advertising programs.

Background:

· Experience with Yardi, RENTCafe and RENTCafe CRM strongly preferred.

· Background in apartment industry required with at least 1 year experience.

Experience may be in the following roles: Leasing Consultant, Leasing Manager, or Assistant Manager.

Characteristics Required:

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• High degree of professionalism in appearance and demeanor.

• Commitment to quality results.

• Dependability, integrity, and willingness to learn.

• Proven time management skills.

• Adaptability, flexibility, and champion of change for improvements and efficiencies.

• Ability to build teamwork.

• Persuasive and outgoing demeanor. Positive attitude.

• Monday through Friday availability with Saturday flexibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hickory, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Property Management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location