Lease Up Consultant

Lease Up Consultant- New Communities

A Lease Up Consultant is to be installed to lead all leasing efforts on those properties that are in a “lease-up” status. “Lease-up” status is defined as new communities that have a physical occupancy of less than 90% or as directed by the Senior Vice President. This is a fast-paced position that requires a positively motivated individual with previous apartment lease up experience.

This position will report directly to the on-site Property Manager and work in tandem to achieve stabilization for the lease-up property within a forecasted schedule (typically 12 months or less).

JOB SUMMARY

The primary focus of the Lease Up Consultant is to generate traffic through various marketing avenues and close on resident leases for the lease-up community in which he or she is assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

➢ Proven sales capability with high closing ratios.

➢ Extremely motivated with high energy and positive attitude.

➢ Self-starter that requires minimal supervision.

➢ Minimum of 2 years apartment lease up experience.

➢ Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the sub-market, including pricing, market surveys, and trends in a given area.

➢ Exceptional at touring and ensuring units/property is ready for show.

➢ Team player able to work well with others

➢ Strong customer service skills and managing resident relationships in an extremely professional and courteous manner.

➢ Exceptional written and oral communications skills.

➢ Ability to multi-task

➢ Creative thinker with strong marketing skills

➢ Professional and polished in appearance

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work closely with on-site Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager to come up with leasing strategy by setting lease up goals including forecasting

• Working daily on social media, reputation management and outreach marketing

• Offer daily input on promotions and advertisements

• Tour prospective resident through the apartment community while abiding by all Fair Housing Laws

• Keep good records including guest cards, leases, etc. as required by Property Manager

• Monitor competitive market pricing and trends

• Conduct regular outside marketing efforts as required by Property Manager

• Follow up on all prospective residents as required by policy

• Set up mini-models or “show units” as required by Property Manager

• Attend training, webinars, seminars and on-line courses as required.

• Become active in the local community and develop rapport with various businesses

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in apartment leasing with concentration in new construction or “lease up” product

• Knowledge and experience in customer service practices

• Computer literacy/social media/reputation management skills a must

• Valid Driver’s license is required