Leasing Specialist

The Michaels Organization • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Leasing Specialist develops marketing programs to generate prospective residents, converts prospects into residents, and works toward achieving property occupancy goals. The role involves engaging with prospective and current residents, developing advertising strategies, supporting the leasing and move-in process, and ensuring transactions comply with company policies and applicable laws.

The position is primarily office-based, with duties that also involve touring prospective residents through model or vacant units and distributing marketing materials. A flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required, is necessary.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in marketing/leasing and customer service.
• High school diploma.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Creativity in developing innovative and effective marketing presentations.
• Attention to detail regarding applications, verifications, and compliance.
• Ability to tour prospective residents through model and vacant units and distribute flyers and advertising materials.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required.

Nice To Haves

• College-level marketing coursework.
• Knowledge of RealPage software.
• Understanding of LIHTC or Section 8 and experience with mixed-finance properties.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospects and current residents and answer their questions by phone and in person in a professional, positive manner.
• Develop print and internet marketing and advertising strategies.
• Follow up daily on guest cards.
• Participate in outreach marketing activities and distribute flyers, advertising, and marketing materials.
• Facilitate the move-in process, including touring models or vacant units, setting up mini-models as needed, promoting the property, and completing lease signings.
• Assist with application verifications.
• Conduct marketing surveys, shop competitors where applicable, and complete marketing reports.
• Conduct business transactions in accordance with Michaels policies and procedures and comply with Fair Housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Eligibility for children to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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