Leasing Associate

RPM Living • Porter, TX

11d • 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, and requires a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends to meet business needs.

Requirements

• One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Microsoft Office and property management software skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, climb stairs, read documents and computer screens, hear and understand verbal communications, occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 20 pounds, and 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 using guest cards in Lead Management Software; assist with applications and deposits in accordance with company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
• Maintain an updated availability report and process applications, including credit checks and rental-history verification, for Community Manager approval; follow up with applicants on their status.
• Show apartments, close sales, prepare apartments for move-ins, obtain residents’ signatures on paperwork, and provide community orientation.
• Help maintain 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.
• Complete activities necessary to close leases, including making appointments, generating leads, conducting tours, maintaining showrooms, and following up.
• Use marketing strategies within the Marketing Budget and Marketing Plan, including competitive rental rates, referrals, promotions, locators, and outreach.
• Project a favorable image of the community to achieve property objectives and public recognition.
• Support resident retention by planning resident functions, attending after-hours functions, and serving as a host as 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 resident service requests are addressed and completed promptly 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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed