Leasing Consultant (Newport News, Virginia) Job at Drucker and Falk LLC in Newpo

DRUCKER + FALK

Responsible for the leasing of all apartments including, but not limited to, prospective resident phone calls; performance of miscellaneous clerical duties; support for office personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lease apartments at the highest effective rent level possible, while maintaining a strong customer service/satisfaction philosophy.

• Maintain a courteous and helpful attitude at all times.

• Respond to resident request promptly and courteously and to help resolve resident issues.

• Be aware of company and community policies and be able to explain them to residents and potential residents.

• Have a comprehensive working knowledge of all lease related documents and be able to accurately complete the documents in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate resident files in accordance with Drucker + Falk Company policy.

• Enter the computer data relative to residents and potential residents in accordance with company policy.

• Assist in developing and maintaining a resident retention/renewal program in order to achieve optimum increases and conversion ratios.

• Inspect apartments prior to move-in to ensure market ready status.

• Assist in the leasing activities and resident relations.

• Be aware of the rent levels and amenities of competitive communities.

• Be aware of all community and area facts and statistics.

• Assist in preparing the competitive market survey report as needed.

• Greet new residents and assist with the move-in process.

• Verify application data.

• Qualify potential residents.

• Show the model and available ready vacancies.

• Participate in the coordination of community sponsored events.

• Become certified as a Leasing Specialist through the company in-house training program.

• Travel may be required. Reasonable or limited use of your vehicle may be required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Occasional weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

Special Skills Required

• Ability to successfully interact with people

• Good organizational skills

• Good verbal skills

• Strong customer service/satisfaction philosophy

• Proficient sales skills

• Professional image

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and balance or stoop; or kneel. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Position offers outstanding growth potential, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, health, dental, life insurance, and 401K participation.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-Free Workplace.