Now Hiring - Spartan Invest - Leasing Agent in Birmingham, AL

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Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Competitive salary * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Opportunity for advancement * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance Overview Atlas Rental Property is one of the fastest growing property management companies in the Southeast. We currently manage approximately 2000 rental properties in North and Central Alabama as well as Chattanooga, Tennessee with plans to continue expansion in new and adjacent markets. We are seeking a Vendor Maintenance Coordinator to interact with tenants and vendors. This is a fully in-office role that reports to our Birmingham corporate headquarters. We are looking for capable Leasing Agent to present and lease properties to prospective tenants. The goal is to scout potential clients, turn them into actual ones and achieve high occupancy rates. As a Leasing Agent, you will become the public face of our property and the key liaison between the management office and our current and prospective renters. We're looking for a friendly, outgoing individual who has previous sales experience and can offer competent service to our renters. You will work with several other leasing agents who cover other territories and answer directly to the leasing manager. Top applicants are proficient multitaskers, organized and have strong people skills! This role requires a sales mentality as well as a candidate that is self-motivated. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Answer and convert phone calls/leads received (via phone and email) into showings * Meet with prospective renters and take them on tours of the units that interest them * driving to and from showings is a requirement of the role that requires reliable transportation * Follow up on scheduled self-showings in specified territory * Collect completed rental applications and supporting documents. * Work with AR and property management on application processing and decisions * present alternative options to tenants when applicable * Once approved, follow up with the tenant to arrange drop-off of security deposit * Meet deposit quota expectations individually and as a team * Maintain a pulse on the movement of properties in assigned territory, lead response, feedback, potential concerns, etc. * Become an expert in assigned territory (specific needs, most desirable locations, etc.) * Manage revolving job duties and be an efficient time manager * Stay informed on active interest and availability (status) of assigned homes Qualifications Fitting the culture of Spartan is the utmost priority. Underneath that umbrella, the ideal candidate will have the following soft skills: * Relational: Ability to professionally interact with all individuals in a variety of scenarios * Highly Organized: successful track record in a task-oriented role of some sort * Entrepreneurial spirt: experience within some form of high-stress environment * Fierce: loves to accomplish and be a part of a growing team * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Primarily Excel and Word) required * Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written * Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills * Customer service orientation Education: High school diploma or equivalent Bachelor's degree or 2 years of relevant experience preferred Minimum of 1 year professional experience in a commissioned based or bonused role Real estate license is not required upon hire but will obtained as part of training Compensation: The compensation package for this role includes a base annual salary of $45,000-$50,000 structured as a draw guarantee, with the option to bonus on each lease signing after meeting draw threshold as well as the potential for quarterly performance bonus after six months in role. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including PTO accrual that begins on day one and 401K with employer contribution after one year of service. We observe eight paid holidays in addition to PTO accrual and we offer paid parental leave after one year.