Temp Leasing Consultant

ZRS•Uptown, FL

About The Position

This is a temporary leasing role for approximately 12 weeks. The Leasing Consultant attracts and screens prospective tenants, shares information about available properties, negotiates lease terms, and supports a smooth leasing process. The role is responsible for leasing properties to prospective tenants, maintaining high occupancy, and building positive relationships with current residents. This includes marketing available properties, conducting tours, screening applicants, preparing lease agreements, and providing customer service. The consultant works with the Property Manager and other team members to meet leasing goals and maintain property standards. The role also involves monitoring local rental market trends, competitor activity, and industry regulations; taking part in marketing and outreach activities; responding to inquiries; preparing reports; addressing resident needs and concerns; and explaining lease and community policies. The consultant may organize resident functions and must follow fair housing regulations, ethical standards, and company policies. The position requires working one to two weekends per month, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The employer describes its broader career-track positions as offering competitive pay, insurance coverage, housing discounts, vacation, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. The posting does not clarify which of these benefits apply to this temporary role.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong negotiating and sales abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of internet, email, and social media as used for community marketing.
Knowledge of property management software such as Onesite, Yardi, RealPage, Knock, RentCafe, or Resman.
Knowledge of business practices and principles.
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
Ability to cope with stress in a composed manner.
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of sales or leasing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Attract and screen prospective tenants and provide information about available properties.
Market and promote available properties, including participation in marketing events, outreach programs, and promotional activities.
Conduct property tours and screen applicants.
Manage leasing activities, including leasing apartments to qualified prospects, preparing lease paperwork, and assisting future residents with move-in.
Respond to in-person, phone, and email inquiries; provide leasing information and schedule appointments.
Monitor local rental market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations.
Assist with weekly, monthly, and special reports.
Identify resident needs and respond promptly to resident needs and concerns.
Explain lease and community policies accurately to new and current residents.
Plan, organize, and conduct resident functions as needed and as directed by the Property Manager.
Follow ethical standards, fair housing regulations, and company policies in leasing activities.
Work one to two weekends per month.