Leasing Consultant - Aspire on 10th

RangeWater•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

The Leasing Consultant executes the property's marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident-retention goals. The role involves leasing to prospective residents, supporting resident satisfaction throughout the lease term, and securing lease renewals. The consultant also helps maintain the property's appearance and safety, responds to resident and client/owner concerns, and supports the property's administrative and marketing activities. The schedule is 40 hours in a regular work week. Typical site hours vary by location and may include Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend work is required when scheduled. The role is based in an office environment with frequent exposure to outdoor conditions, and routine local travel may be needed for business errands, meetings, and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current valid driver's license.
Communication, presentation, and delivery skills, with the ability to connect with people at all levels.
Proficiency with internet, word-processing, spreadsheet, and database-management programs for reporting.
Ability to work scheduled weekends.
Ability to perform the essential job functions without accompaniment.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and work peacefully with co-workers and residents.
Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 20 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and squat; intermittent sitting and keyboard work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in property management, sales, marketing, and customer service sufficient to manage the day-to-day operation of an apartment community.
Strong proficiency in property management software, preferably Entrata, Yardi, and/or OneSite.

Responsibilities

Perform sales and leasing activities in person, including greeting and qualifying prospects, conducting property tours, showing apartments, processing applications, completing credit screening and criminal background checks, preparing lease and move-in documents, and supporting smooth move-ins and lease signings.
Complete accounting, financial, administrative, and other reports, and perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
Design and execute offsite marketing activities to generate property traffic, including resident referral and employer outreach programs, internet marketing, social media, and property-specific marketing plans and special programs.
Gather, analyze, and interpret market and economic trends that may affect the property and recommend improvements.
Stay informed about changes in technology, the industry and standards, and leasing and sales tools and processes.
Support lease enforcement processes, including apartment inspections, evictions, collections, and notifications, and take appropriate action under the lease agreement.
Follow up with prospects and new residents to support leasing and renewal decisions and satisfaction.
Carry out activities supporting the property's lease renewal program, ensuring renewal documents are signed and implemented on time before move-out dates.
Respond promptly and courteously to resident and client/owner concerns and questions, resolve problems where possible, and document or convey requests to appropriate individuals.
Maintain the property's safety, cleanliness, general appearance, and appeal; report equipment malfunctions and employee, visitor, or resident injuries or accidents.
Inspect the property daily, including the leasing office, amenities, and model units, to ensure they meet company show-quality standards.
Resolve customer complaints and issues.
Monitor current market and competitor conditions, develop and implement short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and follow established policies concerning concessions, specials, and other occupancy programs.