Leasing & Marketing Consultant | Lease-up Specialist | Pay: $20/hr. + Commissions

Village Green•Joliet, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Village Green is seeking an enthusiastic, results-driven Lease-Up Leasing Professional to help build and lease a new community at The View at Rock Run in Joliet, Illinois. This role supports leasing activity, occupancy and revenue goals, marketing initiatives, and resident retention while delivering a positive customer experience from a prospect’s first interaction through move-in and beyond. The position is suited to an energetic, organized, customer-focused, and sales-minded professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced lease-up environment. Strong communication, follow-through, attention to detail, and relationship-building skills are essential. Compensation is $20 per hour plus commission earning potential. Village Green describes itself as a people-first organization that provides associates with tools, training, resources, and opportunities to grow. The company offers a benefits package that includes a 401(k) with a match, medical, dental, vision, and a bonus program. Employment offers are contingent upon required background checks; pre-employment drug testing is required, and the company participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Strong communication, follow-through, attention to detail, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced lease-up environment.
Customer-focused and sales-minded approach.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the community’s leasing, marketing, and renewal efforts to support occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals.
Greet and qualify prospective residents, conduct community and apartment tours, follow up on leads, and guide prospects through the leasing process.
Process rental applications, including required credit and background screenings, and prepare lease and move-in documentation.
Deliver a smooth and welcoming move-in experience while maintaining strong communication with new residents.
Build relationships with current residents, provide exceptional customer service, and support lease renewal and resident retention efforts.
Maintain knowledge of the local market, competitor pricing, concessions, availability, and other factors that may affect leasing and occupancy.
Assist in developing and executing short- and long-term leasing and marketing strategies to increase traffic and achieve occupancy goals.
Support outreach and marketing initiatives, including resident referral programs, employer outreach, social media, email campaigns, CRM activities, and community events.
Maintain accurate prospect, resident, traffic, leasing, and apartment availability information in the property management system, such as Yardi or similar software.
Regularly inspect model apartments, leasing areas, marketing corridors, and tour routes to ensure they meet company presentation standards.
Maintain consistent prospect follow-up and help convert leads into leases while meeting established leasing and occupancy goals.