Leasing Specialist - Prairie View

AVANTI RESIDENTIAL LLC•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Leasing Specialist at Prairie View is responsible for driving leasing activity by leading engaging in-person tours, building relationships with prospective residents, and selling 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, and identifies opportunities to improve occupancy and prevent stale units. The Leasing Specialist also supports a positive move-in experience in partnership with the Application Admin, contributes to resident engagement and retention, and helps maintain the community’s curb appeal and presentation standards. The position is full-time, with Saturdays required, at a 311-unit community.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 resident events, community activities, and special promotions.
Manage and maintain the community website, social media campaigns, and outreach marketing efforts to drive occupancy and visibility.
Inspect move-in-ready apartments to ensure they meet standards before orientation.
Coordinate and facilitate move-in orientations for new residents, covering property information, amenities, and community policies.
Ensure model and target apartments are ready to show and maintain awareness of the community’s curb appeal.

Benefits

Performance- and KPI-based annual or quarterly bonuses, depending on position.
Up to 40% apartment discount.
Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
Generous paid time off policy.
Health and wellness benefits, including medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
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.