Leasing Specialist in Gainesville, FL

The Collier Companies•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Leasing Specialist, you are the first person a prospect or resident meets when they come home. For you it’s not just a job, it’s a career and you understand that for our residents, it’s not just an apartment, it’s their home. You love interacting with all types of people and have a passion for creating unique experiences. A Leasing Specialist is charged with creating positive experiences for potential residents, following up on leads, and closing lease agreements with those potential residents. The expectations for this role will require a candidate with unparalleled goal orientation, personal accountability, and a drive to succeed that is fueled by a ravenous curiosity to learn, lead, and grow. This is an on-site role, reporting from one of The Collier Companies’ community offices in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities.

Requirements

Strong sales with a desire to exceed company leasing requirements
Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal
A customer-focused mentality
Proficiency with various software, apps and computer programs
Career mindset with a polished, professional appearance
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly in a fast-pace leasing office
1-2 years leasing &/or customer service experience in a retail, hospitality, housing or multi-family environment
Background checks are an employment requirement.

Nice To Haves

College education preferred

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional and consistent customer service to our residents & prospects
Lease apartment homes by creating relationships and showcasing the benefits of living at a The Collier Companies community
Always be closing – over the phone, through email and in person. You are the subject expert on the product, the property and the local neighborhood
Generate leads by conducting effective follow up on the phone & through email
Create & implement promotional programs, including creative online advertising, direct marketing, social media outreach and resident events
Contribute to the desired occupancy levels by renewing current resident leases
Maintain accurate resident files