Leasing Consultant

Onni Group of Companies • Los Angeles, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Leasing Consultant, you will be a key member of the Leasing Team, responsible for presenting properties to potential residents and driving revenue. Working alongside the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, and other Leasing Consultants, you will be expected to motivate the team and contribute to the financial success of the properties. This role is based in Downtown LA.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Minimum of one year of residential leasing and/or management experience is required.
• Basic level knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of management effectively and sensitively.
• Sensitivity to confidential matters.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to relay technical concerns with adequate detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Capability to read, write, comprehend, and converse in English.
• Ability to use general office equipment, such as telephone, printer, copier, and key track system.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people.
• Must comply with all safety requirements.
• Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with a revenue management system is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with Yardi or another equivalent property management system is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with customer reputation management tools is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily tours for prospective residents with the goal of converting prospects to applicants.
• Take ownership of the entire lifecycle for prospective residents, starting with initial phone call, progressing to scheduling appointments, conducting onsite tours, and concluding with lease application processing.
• Develop full knowledge of application information and process all required documents to screen a prospective resident.
• Maintain exceptional standards of the leasing office, tour path, amenity set and reset, and model apartments.
• Generate leads through outreach marketing efforts, active and consistent follow-up, and daily commitment to hustle for overall leasing absorption.
• Complete final inspection of apartments before new move-ins and complete move-in paperwork with new residents.
• Collaborate with the leasing team to assess the list of vacant units, ensuring they are up to the Onni standard and ready for viewing.
• Ensure that the property’s lead management software processes and procedures are being met daily for prospect follow-up, new resident workflow, and resident lease execution.
• Ensure that all of property’s lease apartment negotiations are from approved pricing and specials as directed by management.
• Work with confidence and set an example to others on the team.
• Provide exceptional service to customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Answer and log all daily leasing traffic, phone calls, e-mails, and follow-ups.
• Assist the Leadership Team with providing thoughtful marketing and pricing recommendations on a recurring basis to promote leasing absorption and rent growth.
• Manage lead base via CRM software and complete guest cards.
• Generate daily and weekly reports.
• Accept and appreciate feedback. We offer feedback to others in a kind and professional manner that promotes team success.
• Display good team working ability to collaborate with others and find solutions.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage new and existing lease files by adhering to leasing workflow.
• Become a subject matter expert regarding the verification of income requirements for applicant workflow.
• Meet or exceed leasing goals.
• Shop competitive properties on a quarterly basis to confidently understand the local market.
• Assist and attend resident events hosted by the property team.
• Optimize and maintain occupancy by ensuring that you are participating in the retention of residents by adhering to the lease renewal management program.
• Promote and participate in Company-sponsored training programs.
• Comply with all company's guides, policies, and procedures, including safety rules and regulations, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to perform all duties of a leasing consultant to the benefit of the property.
• Complete all training provided by the company with regards to accounting, fair housing, marketing, leasing, customer service, etc.
• Ensures all open and close procedures are completed daily.
• Perform other duties are required.

Benefits

• Choice of benefits package (PPO, HSA, and HMO options available at varying costs per pay period)
• 3 weeks PTO
• 401(k) match
• Annual education allowance of up to $1,000
• Referral program
• Residential housing discount after 1 year of continuous employment
• Friends and family rates for Hotel Properties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED