Leasing Consultant

Venterra Realty • Lexington, KY

27d

About The Position

The Leasing Consultant drives revenue growth by maximizing occupancy and delivering an exceptional experience to prospective and current residents. The role focuses on converting leads into leases, supporting rent growth, strengthening resident relationships and helping create a welcoming community atmosphere. The position is based at Steeplechase and reports to the Community Manager.

Venterra Realty is a developer, owner and operator of multifamily apartments, with 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major U.S. cities and approximately 950 team members. The company emphasizes serving residents, employees and investors, and its stated value proposition is: “We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results.” Venterra is an equal opportunity employer and provides accessibility accommodations upon request during the selection process. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in sales, leasing or customer service; multifamily experience is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends and a flexible schedule as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Multifamily experience.
• Proficiency in CRM tools.
• Some college.

Responsibilities

• Achieve leasing goals by converting leads into leases through rapport-building and effective sales techniques.
• Promote premium units and other rentables, secure optimal lease terms, and minimize concessions to enable rent growth.
• Respond promptly to inquiries, follow up on leads, and maintain a strong pipeline using CRM tools.
• Increase renewal rates by fostering strong resident relationships and proactively addressing concerns.
• Monitor local rental trends, competitor pricing, new construction and market demand, and contribute insights to sales strategies.
• Engage in marketing initiatives, resident events and social media outreach to boost brand visibility and drive occupancy.
• Maintain tour routes and show units to create a positive impression on prospective residents.
• Deliver a seamless move-in experience that exceeds resident expectations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by engaging proactively with residents, addressing concerns professionally and empathetically, and helping create a welcoming community atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED