Leasing Consultant

Weidner Apartment Homes•Minneapolis, MN

28d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As a Leasing Consultant, you will communicate with prospective and current residents and help create positive impressions of the community. You will coordinate marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to support occupancy and revenue-retention goals. The role calls for effective time management, attention to detail, teamwork, accountability, and excellent customer service when interacting with residents, associates, and vendors.

Requirements

Prior customer service experience.
Complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and motivation to learn and contribute daily.
Ability to give professional directions clearly in person, by phone, email, and text.
Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision, and Values, company policies and procedures, and applicable Fair Housing and local, state/province, and federal laws.
Prompt and regular attendance; comply with the company dress code or uniform and maintain a professional appearance.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and independently.
Ability to work outside normal scheduled hours as needed.
Willingness and ability to work at other Weidner properties as needed.
Working knowledge of English; detail-oriented and well organized.
Agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing.
Access to a personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation at all times.
Valid and unexpired driver’s license, vehicle, and vehicle insurance that match the country of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Yardi and Paycom experience.
Willingness and ability to learn new software programs.

Responsibilities

Walk the marketing tour path, open target apartments for viewing, and ensure apartments, model homes, and community amenities are clean and rent-ready.
Respond promptly to resident and prospective-resident calls and emails.
Answer incoming calls, convert phone inquiries into walk-in traffic, and schedule viewing appointments.
Tour prospective residents with energy and enthusiasm.
Facilitate the application process at the end of tours to support successful leasing.
Review and process applications immediately upon receipt.
Communicate with applicants promptly and respectfully after receiving application results.
Follow the Weidner Move In Experience process with approved applicants.
Maintain and follow up on traffic in the queue.
Shop competitive properties at least monthly.
Follow daily marketing and leasing strategies.
Ensure market-ready apartments, common areas, and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program providing confidential personal, financial, and legal support, including up to three sessions at no cost.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 4% of eligible income.
Opportunities to earn leasing commissions and/or semi-annual performance-based bonuses, depending on position and community performance.
Vacation accrual with no usage waiting period once accrued.
Sick time accrual, with accrued-time usage eligibility after 60 days of employment.
Nine company-designated paid holidays annually.
Employee apartment discount at Weidner communities, subject to availability and community guidelines.
Company-provided maintenance uniforms.
Continuing education reimbursement after one year of employment, up to $2,500 per year for approved courses or certifications.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.