Leasing Specialist - 500 Ocean

AVANTI RESIDENTIAL LLC•Boynton Beach, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Leasing Specialist at 500 Ocean is responsible for driving leasing activity through engaging in-person tours, building relationships with prospective residents, and effectively presenting the community and available apartments to encourage applications. In partnership with the Community Manager, onsite team, and IS Team, the specialist helps establish and implement leasing, occupancy, marketing, and resident-retention goals and initiatives. The role monitors market conditions, carries out marketing and outreach strategies, identifies opportunities to improve occupancy and prevent stale units, supports a positive move-in experience with the Application Admin, contributes to resident engagement and retention, and helps maintain curb appeal and presentation standards. The position is full-time and requires working Saturdays. Qualified candidates who advance in the hiring process must complete a 45-minute Wonderlic pre-employment assessment. The role is at the 341-unit 500 Ocean community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, by phone, and using computer-based mediums.
Ability to use technology, including computer software and an iPad.
Pass a criminal background screening before employment.
Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance, or reliable transportation.
Complete the required Wonderlic pre-employment assessment if minimum qualifications are met during resume screening.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of customer service experience preferred.
One or more years of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct professional, engaging tours for scheduled and walk-in prospects, build rapport, understand prospect needs, showcase the community, and use sales techniques to drive applications.
Manage the leasing process from the initial tour through follow-up, converting prospects into residents and transitioning prospects to the Application Admin.
Develop and implement resident-retention and engagement programs, including events, community activities, and special promotions.
Manage and maintain the community website, social media campaigns, and outreach marketing efforts.
Walk move-in-ready apartments to ensure they meet standards before orientation.
Coordinate and facilitate move-in orientations, providing new residents with information about the property, amenities, and community policies.
Ensure model and target apartments are ready to show and maintain awareness of the community’s curb appeal.
Work with the Community Manager, onsite team, and IS Team on leasing, occupancy, marketing, and resident-retention goals and initiatives.
Monitor market conditions, execute marketing and outreach strategies, and identify opportunities to improve occupancy and prevent stale units.
Support a positive move-in experience in partnership with the Application Admin.

Benefits

Performance- and KPI-based annual or quarterly bonuses, depending on position.
Up to 40% apartment discount.
Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
Generous PTO policy.
Medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
4% company match for 401(k).
Avanti Shares equivalent program for hourly employees, awarding a portion of company transactional profits.
Avanti Cares Program for employees in financial need.
Tenure-based Anniversary Recess.
Avanti Advisors Program to support new-hire onboarding.