Leasing Consultant, Multifamily (Affordable)

Cushman & Wakefield•Spartanburg, WA

About The Position

As a Leasing Consultant, you will work with the onsite management team to create positive, lasting impressions for visitors, prospective residents, and current residents. You will manage your own success by attaining leasing goals, including occupancy and rent growth, and by building rapport with prospects and residents. The role involves promoting the community and its amenities, supporting apartment leasing activities, preparing apartments for move-in, and providing service that supports resident retention. You will also handle office activities and rental paperwork. The position operates in a professional office environment and includes travel between properties and buildings, sometimes in varying outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related experience.
High school diploma, GED, trade, technical, or vocational school education.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Ability to be courteous, professional, organized, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work professionally as part of a team.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods, ascend and descend stairs, ladders, or step stools, and exert up to 25 pounds occasionally and frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Responsibilities

Tour the property with prospects and answer questions about amenities, the local community, and the grounds.
Promote the community and apartment-home lifestyle to support leasing.
Collect information and initiate background checks to help prospects qualify for an apartment home.
Ensure apartments are prepared for move-in.
Provide service to residents to exceed expectations and support resident retention.
Perform office activities and coordinate paperwork related to apartment-home rentals.
Assist with the leasing activities of the leasing staff.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

120 hours of paid time off annually, prorated upon hire.
40 hours of sick time annually, prorated upon hire.
Two annual volunteer days.
12 or more company holidays annually.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Supplementary benefit options, including pet insurance and pre-tax spending accounts.
Early access to pay.
Company discounts program.
Personal and professional development resources, including LinkedIn Learning.
Employee Assistance Program and counseling services.
Eligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans, health savings accounts, and disability insurance programs, among other benefits.
Competitive pay.