Leasing Consultant

BNE Real Estate Group•Fairfield, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leasing Consultant supports occupancy, retention, and community relationships at The Kingsley, a luxury property in Fairfield, New Jersey. The role delivers a customer-service-oriented leasing experience, supports leasing and renewal goals, and builds strong resident relationships. It is suited to a sales-minded, detail-oriented team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and may change based on business needs. The position is commission eligible. Responsibilities span marketing and leasing, administrative work, resident relations, and safety. The Leasing Consultant works to achieve occupancy goals, present and lease apartments, maintain accurate records and reports, support residents and prospective residents, and help ensure the property is presented and operated safely and professionally. Additional duties may be assigned by upper management. Employment is at-will, and the job description may be revised by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of property management experience.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with computer programs, including Microsoft Office and Yardi.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong organization and time-management skills.
Knowledge of property-management rules, regulations, and laws.
Valid New Jersey real estate salesperson license.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to work overtime as required to complete assignments or projects.
Professional image, strong verbal skills, and a strong customer-service orientation.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed budgeted community occupancy and leasing goals; reduce vacancy loss by encouraging immediate move-ins and using other strategies.
Maintain current knowledge of the market and competitors.
Maintain a professional, friendly, and inviting leasing-center atmosphere.
Walk the property daily to inspect the leasing path and presentation, including signage, lobby, leasing center, amenities, model homes, common corridors, and made-ready apartments; alert upper management to issues.
Keep accurate daily records of customer traffic and leases in Yardi, and prepare and distribute daily and weekly leasing reports using provided templates.
Meet and qualify prospective residents, collect guest-card information, and conduct property and apartment tours.
Follow Fair Housing requirements and company policies during leasing presentations.
Answer prospect calls promptly and courteously, record phone traffic, and follow up with prospective residents daily.
Maintain acceptable call-to-visit and visit-to-application closing ratios.
Complete lease paperwork, verify applications using credit-check services and the online application portal, and prepare accurate lease packages in a timely manner.
Assist residents with lease signing, move-in orientation, and apartment inspections; prepare and distribute lease renewals.
Inspect made-ready apartments for quality at least three days before scheduled move-in.
Prepare resident and prospect correspondence and maintain complete resident files and general office files.
Attend owners’, staff, and resident meetings as required.
Receive and report service calls promptly, review correspondence, and assist with prospective-resident complaints as directed by the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Manager.
Assist with planning and executing resident functions as required.
Learn and ensure compliance with company, local, state, and federal safety rules; ensure unsafe conditions are corrected promptly and direct staff to follow a safety-first principle.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and work overtime as required to complete assignments or projects.
Perform other duties as assigned by upper management.