Leasing Consultant, Multifamily (Part-Time)

Cushman & Wakefield•Newport News, VA

27d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Leasing Consultant is part of the onsite management team and creates a positive first impression for visitors, prospects, and residents. The role focuses on attaining leasing goals, including occupancy and rent growth, and building rapport with prospects and residents. This is a part-time position scheduled for 29 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM; and Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, trade, technical, or vocational school education.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Courtesy and professionalism.
Strong organization and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
Professionalism and ability to work as a team player.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods and ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds occasionally and frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Responsibilities

Tour the property with prospects and answer questions about amenities, the local community, and the grounds.
Promote the community and apartment-home lifestyle to support leasing sales.
Collect information and initiate background checks to help determine whether prospects qualify for an apartment home.
Ensure apartments are prepared for move-in.
Provide resident service that exceeds expectations and supports resident retention.
Perform office activities and coordinate paperwork related to apartment-home rentals.
Assist the leasing activities of the leasing staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.