Now Hiring - Leasing Associate (Full Time) in Stamford, CT

203Living is at its core a team of professionals dedicated to creating a successful work environment; comprised of people who have spirit, enthusiasm and a passion to create quality living environments.

Summary of Position:

A motivated and outgoing individual who is a natural sales person. He/she relates to people, making them feel comfortable while executing the leasing and marketing goals of the company.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet, greet and qualify prospective residents, conducting community tours, showing apartment homes, processing applications, credit screening and criminal background checks, preparing the lease and move-in package and ensuring a smooth resident lease signing and move-in.
• Stay up to date regarding market and competitor conditions.
• Ensure that the apartment community meets company standards, communicate with maintenance and upkeep needs to the community's maintenance team.
• Follows-up with future residents to ensure satisfaction by sending e-mails, thank-you notes, and cards or making telephone calls or other contacts to finalize decisions to lease and/or renew.
• Participate in lease renewal process by preparing lease renewal letters and packages for residents.
• Responds quickly and courteously to resident concerns and questions, and take prompt action to solve problems and/or document and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate team member.
• Complete various internal administrative reports.
• Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions and recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications-Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is required.
• Bachelor's degree in business is preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in leasing, sales or marketing that demonstrates a solid customer service background.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to comprehend and complete the legal lease documents, sell and explain apartment amenities and answer questions regarding residency.
• Proficiency in executing sales skills, such as generating sales leads, conducting sales presentations, qualifying prospects and closing.
• Literate with computerized word processing software.
• Proficiency and fluency in using the internet for marketing, advertising, and sales-related circumstances, including using Google and other search engines, and navigating the internet and websites.
• Must have a valid state approved driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the Leasing Professional to frequently walk, stand, and climb stairs in/around apartment homes, models, and apartment communities. Must also have the ability to operate an automobile and operate computer equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• Team members must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Arrive to work on time.
• Follow directions from a supervisor.
• Interact well with co-workers.
• Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Accept constructive criticism.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination Required

Work Location: One location