Leasing Consultant, Multifamily

Cushman & Wakefield•Buford, GA

7d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Leasing Consultant, you are an important member of the onsite management team, creating positive first impressions for visitors, prospective residents, and current residents. You manage your success by achieving leasing goals, including occupancy and rent growth, and building rapport with prospects and residents. The role involves touring the community, highlighting its amenities and lifestyle, helping prospects qualify for an apartment, preparing apartments for move-in, and delivering service that supports resident retention. You also organize office activities and rental paperwork. The position operates in a professional office environment and involves travel between properties, including outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, trade, technical, or vocational school education.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Professional and courteous conduct.
Strong organization and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures and work as a team player.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods, climb stairs, ladders, or step stools, and work outdoors between buildings in varying weather conditions.
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds occasionally or frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

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 drive leasing.
Collect information and initiate background checks to assist prospects in qualifying for an apartment home.
Ensure apartments are prepared for move-in.
Provide service that exceeds residents’ expectations and supports resident retention.
Plan and organize office activities and coordinate apartment-rental paperwork.
Assist the leasing activities of the leasing staff.
Follow company policies and procedures, communicate professionally, and work as a team player.
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 volunteer days annually.
12 or more company holidays annually.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with 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 flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
Competitive pay.