Leasing Associate

RPM Living • Waxahachie, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Leasing Associate is responsible for leasing, marketing, and maintaining positive resident relations. The role handles lease signings and serves as a landlord representative for property owners. It is based on site, primarily in an office setting, with some time outdoors. A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• A flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed to meet business needs.
• Ability to read documents, computer screens, and data.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer.
• Ability to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to telephone and internet inquiries from residents and prospects and schedule virtual, self-guided, and in-person tours.
• Greet and qualify prospects professionally using guest cards in Lead Management Software.
• Assist prospects with applications and deposits while adhering to company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
• Maintain an updated availability report; process applications with credit checks and rental history verification; submit applications for Community Manager approval; and follow up with applicants on their status.
• Show apartments, close sales, prepare apartments for move-ins, obtain new residents' signatures on paperwork, and provide community orientation.
• Assist in maintaining an active and effective social media presence for the property.
• Promote resident satisfaction and retention by responding promptly to complaints, questions, and requests and taking appropriate action to resolve service issues.
• Conduct the functions needed to close sales, including making appointments, generating leads, conducting tours, maintaining showrooms, and completing follow-up.
• Use marketing strategies within the Marketing Budget and Marketing Plan to generate traffic, including competitive rental rates, referrals, promotions, locators, and outreach.
• Promote a favorable image of the community to achieve property objectives and public recognition.
• Support resident retention by planning resident functions and attending after-hours functions as a host when needed.
• Complete paperwork for leases, move-ins, check-outs, and other peak periods in a timely manner.
• Attend weekly and daily goal-setting meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the property maintenance team to ensure prompt responses to resident service requests and completion in line with company standards.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives and multiple Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed