Leasing Professional - Cary Greens at Preston

Greystar•Cary, NC

3d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Leasing Professional coordinates the community’s marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals. The role includes leasing to new residents, supporting resident satisfaction throughout the lease term, and securing lease renewals. At Cary Greens at Preston, a stabilized garden-style community with 292 units in Cary, North Carolina, the position performs sales and leasing activities, supports marketing initiatives, maintains accurate prospect and resident records in property management software, and ensures apartments and common areas meet company standards. The role also follows up with prospects and residents, addresses concerns, and supports timely lease renewals. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. The position may also require a flexible schedule, including taking call during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as occasional travel to other properties, training, or meetings. The hourly pay range is $19.00–$21.00.

Requirements

Hold all licenses and certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
Have a valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, including taking call during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
Be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Perform sales and leasing activities to meet community revenue and occupancy goals, including qualifying prospects, conducting tours, processing applications and screenings, preparing lease and move-in documents, and supporting move-ins and lease signings.
Inspect apartments before move-in, confirm they are ready, and coordinate outstanding work with the maintenance team.
Monitor market and competitor conditions and develop and implement short- and long-term marketing plans and occupancy goals.
Follow community policies for concessions, specials, and other occupancy programs.
Create and carry out marketing activities to generate community traffic, including resident referral and employer outreach programs and internet marketing.
Use on-site property management software to track availability and leasing activity and manage prospect and resident information.
Inspect the marketing corridor and leasing tour, communicate upkeep needs, maintain show units and amenities, and prepare the leasing office for daily activities.
Follow up with prospects and new residents by email, notes, cards, phone calls, or other contacts to support leasing and renewal decisions.
Support the lease renewal program by preparing renewal packages, contacting residents in advance of move-out dates, and ensuring documents are signed and implemented on time.
Respond promptly and courteously to resident and client or owner concerns, solve problems, and document or route requests to appropriate individuals.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits; low-cost or free basic medical coverage for employee-only coverage.
Paid time off, including 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; birthday off after one year of service and additional vacation accrual with tenure.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members, subject to discount and unit availability.
Six-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service and every five years thereafter.
401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after six months of service.
Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000, including adoption or surrogacy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.
The role may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.