Leasing Consultant

Morguard Residential • Chicago, IL

29d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a high performing Leasing Consultant with a proven sales track record and who enjoy working with residents to make sure they have an excellent experience with our properties. We have a great opportunity for you to join our onsite residential team in Downtown Chicago. This fast-paced property is looking for someone with direct residential leasing experience, preferably within the Chicagoland residential high-rise market. We're looking for you To be our Leasing superstar!

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Direct Multi-family Industry experience (1-2 years)
• Strong administrative and organization skills; this role is directly responsible for lease administration onsite and requires thorough attention to detail
• Strong computer proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the Chicagoland high rise leasing environment is preferred
• Direct experience with Yardi or Onesite is preferred
• An excellent attitude and willingness to learn and, more than anything, a resolve to provide prompt and friendly service

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls as well as online and in-person traffic
• Coordinate and lead property tours
• Lease apartments and prepare leasing files for approval and renewals
• Work with the team to develop leasing marketing strategies
• Fully participate with outreach marketing, resident events, and leasing file audits
• Greet all residents and prospective residents who visit or call the Leasing Office
• Stay informed on the surrounding market, community amenities, and floor plans available
• Communicate with prospective residents to schedule apartment tours, assess their rental needs, and guide them through the leasing path to view prepared model units and onsite amenities
• Perform market surveys of the surrounding market & relay to the Community Manager
• Invite all prospects to complete and sign lease documents; collect qualifying information and follow leasing protocol to prepare lease files for review and audit

Benefits

• Employer Provided Medical Insurance Options
• Excellent culture that supports a work-life balance with time off for Summer Hours, Vacation, Personal, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Dollar for dollar matching 401k Savings Plan with immediate vesting
• Opportunity to live onsite within our portfolio with our Employee Housing Discount, subject to availability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree