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Job DetailsJob Location: Brickyard Apartments - Bloomington, IL 61701Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyBegin your new career today with Brickyard Apartments! We are now seeking a Leasing Consultant to join our team. The Leasing Consultant is responsible for the leasing process from introduction to actual occupancy, including conveying the benefits of the apartment community as a representative of the entity, for potential residents to maximize occupancy and overall profitability.
Benefits: Paid Time Off Bonus Potential QualificationsJob Description Job Title: Leasing Consultant Department: Leasing Reports To: Property Manager The Leasing Consultant is responsible for the leasing process from introduction to actual occupancy, including conveying the benefits of the apartment community as a representative of the entity, for potential residents to maximize occupancy and overall profitability.
Compensation: Non-exempt/Hourly. Position eligible for overtime. Bonuses are based on on-site compensation plan. Essential Functions: Warmly greets visitors, prospective renters, and current residents. Provides potential tenants with brochures, information, and tours of facilities and available units. Consults with prospective tenants to identify requirements and budgets then matches these needs with available properties.
Ensures available and model apartments are fresh and tidy. Conducts background and credit checks and verifies other references as directed by property management. Prepares leases for Property Manager’s review and approval; obtains signatures from management and tenants. Coordinates move-in dates, materials, and processes. Prepares move-in materials. Creates, develops and maintains a wait list as needed.
Tours property daily to ensure it is neat, tidy, attractive, and in good repair. Manages the use of shared facilities such as fitness and recreation areas, laundry facilities, and meeting or gathering spaces. Assists with record keeping, filing, bookkeeping, and paperwork as required. Creates, develops and maintains a list of promotions and discounts. Develops and implements marketing strategies to attract renters.
Deliver resident gifts, inspect units on move-in day to ensure units are ready, and assist with planning/hosting Resident functions Performs other related duties as assigned. Supporting Functions: In addition to the performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions. Works with Property Manager to drive all marketing programs, campaigns, and vendor relationships per market surveys and company sales goals.
Transport funds to the bank as required by company policy. Assists with resident events and marketing needs when necessary. Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: Demonstrate complete knowledge of the features and benefits of the community as well as trends and features of the local market to better position the entity’s offerings versus competitors. Outgoing, friendly attitude and ability to make others feel welcome and comfortable.
Excellent interpersonal skills with good sales and customer service skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented and organized. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Qualification Standards: Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. At least two years of related experience is preferred.
Communication: Strong communication skills are needed. Ability to convey information and ideas. Ability to deal effectively with vastly diverse groups of people License or Certificates: Valid Driver’s License Grooming: All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance including hair color. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and stan