Leasing Consultant

Coastal Ridge • Gainesville, FL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Leasing Consultant, you will play a critical role in the leasing efforts and day-to-day resident interactions at the community. You will be responsible for creating exceptional experiences for prospective and current residents while striving to achieve individual and team leasing goals. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Property Manager. The community, Lyon's Corner off-campus apartments and townhomes in Gainesville, FL, offers a dynamic living experience with spacious 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom student apartments conveniently located near the University of Florida. Each apartment is fully furnished with in-unit washers and dryers, a TV in the living room, a fully equipped kitchen with high-end finishes, stainless steel appliances, and includes high-speed internet access.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to obtain all licenses and/or certifications required by State or Local jurisdictions.
• Strong computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to participate in emergency duties as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leasing and sales experience preferred; experience in multifamily or student housing is a plus.
• Familiarity with property management software such as Entrata, OneSite, or RealPage preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and filtering, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to individual and team leasing targets, consistently striving to meet or exceed goals.
• Greet, engage, and build rapport with prospective residents, creating memorable and positive first impressions.
• Provide tours that showcase the property’s features and benefits while tailoring the experience to each prospect's needs.
• Confidently close the leasing process by addressing objections, highlighting benefits, and securing commitments.
• Manage leasing inquiries by responding quickly and effectively through phone, email, or in person, ensuring all communication occurs within 24 hours.
• Enter and maintain accurate lead information in Entrata and proactively follow up with prospects through warm calls, emails, or letters.
• Develop a deep understanding of site leasing trends, traffic patterns, and product availability to effectively guide prospects toward leasing decisions.
• Ensure the office, model units, clubhouse, and all common areas along the tour route are impeccably maintained, reporting any issues to the appropriate team member.
• Participate in community marketing initiatives, outreach efforts, and resident event planning and execution.
• Guide prospects through the application process, ensuring compliance with screening procedures and accuracy in lease execution.
• Collect move-in related fees and ensure all paperwork and funds are properly handled.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing resident inquiries, processing service requests, and assisting with day-to-day resident needs.
• Maintain and manage the community waitlist, communicating updates with prospects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle.
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees