Leasing Consultant at The Doran Group in Minneapolis, MN

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This diverse role combines sales, customer service and marketing to lease apartment homes to interested prospects. You will lease apartments in our communities through product demonstration and strategic marketing. Making residents feel at home is another aspect of your position, with responsibilities that include maintaining high levels of resident satisfaction and retention. You will also do marketing prowess through web advertising and inquiries as well as keep tabs on competitors through telephone surveys and onsite visits. Service-minded individuals thrive in this position, as do those who enjoy selling a product that they can truly be proud of representing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides tours of apartment and community to potential residents for purpose of leasing apartments.
• Keeps accurate records of both phone and walk-in traffic utilizing approved phone logs and marketing systems.
• Enters property traffic data in computer system daily.
• Discusses with potential residents, the advantages of leasing at the property.
• Conducts comparative surveys as requested to ensure competitive market pricing.
• Conducts outreach marketing as needed.
• Screens rental applications and qualifies potential residents.
• Prepares leases for qualified potential residents.
• Completes reports as instructed by Assistant Manager, Property Manager and/or Leasing Manager
• Assists residents with questions, maintenance requests, payment of rent or other requests daily.
• Maintains a positive customer relations attitude.
• Complies with all Federal and Local Fair Housing regulations and ordinances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Must be reliable and follow through on commitments. Must produce timely work to required- or higher-standards, and pitches in to get the job completed.
• Must be attentive to detail and adhere to company standards.
• Must be proficient in computer programs, including MS Word and Outlook. Must be able to draft correspondence and memoranda.
• Yardi experience a plus.
• Previous lease-up experience required.
• 2 years leasing experience with demonstrated sales ability.
• High school diploma required.

CLASSIFICATION: Non- Exempt

• Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position: 40 hrs. /wk. 
• Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
• Weekend work required as job duties demand.  
• Lunch break is 1 hour daily.

 COMPENSATION: The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $23- $25 per hour, plus commissions, based on experience, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, employee discount and retirement plans with employer contribution match. The Doran Group also offers employer paid AD&D insurance coverage, Life Insurance, and Long/Short Term Disability.  

This position is eligible for Sick and Safe Time and MN Paid Family and Medical Leave.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.