Leasing Consultant

DORAN MANAGEMENT LLC•Shakopee, MN

13d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Leasing Consultant combines sales, customer service, and marketing to lease apartment homes to prospective residents and help drive community occupancy and revenue. As a first point of contact, the consultant demonstrates the property and its offerings, guides prospects through the leasing process, and supports residents’ satisfaction and retention. The role also supports marketing through online advertising, social media, referral programs, and competitor surveys, and partners with the Property Manager on renewals and administrative functions. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and non-exempt. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Saturday hours until 5:00 p.m. The schedule includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 15-minute rest breaks. Weekend work is required as job duties demand. The effective date is August 1, 2026. Work takes place in a leasing office and outdoors while touring the property in varying weather conditions. The role involves sitting and working at a computer, walking through the community and units—including stairs—and lifting up to 15 pounds at times.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Two years of leasing experience with demonstrated sales ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with a genuine, service-minded approach.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Comfort with a goal-driven, sales-oriented environment and meeting individual and team leasing targets.
Working knowledge of Fair Housing laws and commitment to consistently applying leasing policies compliantly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook, or related software; ability to draft correspondence and memoranda.
Reliability, follow-through on commitments, and ability to produce timely work to required or higher standards and pitch in as needed.
Attentiveness to detail and adherence to company standards.

Nice To Haves

Yardi experience.
Previous lease-up experience.

Responsibilities

Tour prospective residents through the apartment community, highlighting amenities, floor plans, and available units.
Explain the advantages of leasing at the property and guide prospective residents from initial inquiry through move-in.
Maintain accurate phone and walk-in traffic records using approved logs and property management or marketing systems, and enter traffic data daily.
Prepare and execute leases and related paperwork for qualified prospective residents, including renewals.
Conduct comparative market surveys as requested to help ensure competitive and accurate market pricing.
Conduct outreach and online marketing, including web advertising, social media, and referral programs, as needed to generate leads.
Complete reports as instructed by the Assistant Manager, Property Manager, and/or Director of Sales and Leasing.
Assist residents with questions, maintenance requests, rent payments, and other day-to-day needs, supporting retention and renewals.
Keep model units, tour paths, and common areas clean, welcoming, and market-ready.
Maintain a positive customer-relations attitude.
Comply with federal, state, and local Fair Housing regulations and ordinances.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
$50,000 basic life insurance, employer-paid.
401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
Employer-paid virtual clinic for employees enrolled in the company medical plan, including medical, physical therapy, and mental health services.
Training opportunities.
Company-sponsored events.
Wellness programs.
Paid time off.
Employee rent discount.
Employer-paid long-term and short-term coverage.
Eligibility for Minnesota Paid Medical and Family Leave.