Leasing Consultant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Prior customer service experience.
• Complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with motivation to learn and contribute daily.
• Ability to give clear, professional directions in person, by phone, email, and text.
• Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision, and Values and comply with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing requirements, and applicable local, state/province, and federal laws.
• Prompt and regular attendance; comply with the company dress code or uniform requirements and maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently.
• Ability to work outside normal scheduled hours as needed.
• Willingness and ability to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed.
• Working knowledge of English; detail-oriented and well organized.
• Agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing.
• Have access to a personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation at all times.
• Maintain a valid, unexpired driver’s license, vehicle, and vehicle insurance that match the country in which the associate will work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Yardi and Paycom experience.

Responsibilities

• Walk the marketing tour path, open target viewing apartments, and ensure apartments, model homes, and community amenities are clean and rent-ready.
• Respond promptly to resident and prospective-resident calls and emails.
• Answer incoming calls, convert calls into walk-in traffic, and set viewing appointments.
• Tour prospective residents with energy and enthusiasm.
• Facilitate the application process at the end of tours to support successful leasing.
• Review and process applications immediately upon receipt.
• Communicate with applicants promptly and respectfully after receiving application results.
• Follow the Weidner Move In Experience with approved applicants.
• Maintain and follow up on prospective-resident traffic in the queue.
• Shop competitive properties at least monthly.
• Follow daily marketing and leasing strategies.
• Ensure market-ready apartments, common areas, and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible on-site employees.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential personal, financial, and legal support, including up to three sessions at no cost.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching of up to 4% of eligible income.
• Opportunities to earn leasing commissions and/or semi-annual performance-based bonuses, depending on position and community performance.
• Vacation accrual with no usage waiting period once accrued.
• Sick time accrual, with eligibility to use accrued time after 60 days of employment.
• Nine company-designated paid holidays annually.
• Employee apartment discount at Weidner communities, subject to availability and community guidelines.
• Company-provided maintenance uniforms.
• Continuing education reimbursement after one year of employment, up to $2,500 per year for approved courses or certifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.