R.W. Selby & Co. Inc.
Leasing Consultant
Los Angeles, CA
Student Housing at it's Finest! This owner-managed building is conveniently located right next to USC and is in search of its newest Leasing Consultant. The best part of this - in student housing, it is a lease up every year! You start at 0% and must get to 100% every Fall. So drive, determination, and the will to succeed is a must. Positive attitude, high energy level, ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, outgoing personality, and ability to have fun at work is required! Marketing experience and previous student housing experience a huge plus! Weekends availability required.
Qualifications
Summary: Market and lease apartments in accordance with policies and procedures outlined by management. Responsible for providing resident services in a professional and courteous manner.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
*Maintain an excellent customer service
*Greet prospective residents. Show model, market ready units and common areas
*Lease apartments and sell the products and services of the property to prospects
*Assist prospective residents with completion of online application
*Respond to internet leads, answer prospect calls and conduct property tours following the guidelines outlined in the mystery shop forms as well as training materials Work to optimize occupancy while maximizing leased rent
*Utilize established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios and work to achieve and exceed budgeted occupancy percentages
*Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and competition
*Assist with market surveys as needed
*Collect deposit and/or fees associated with move-in
*Accurately prepare and have a thorough knowledge of all lease-related paperwork
*Maintain accurate prospect traffic and leasing data, and assist with other computer data entry as necessary
*Inspect units on a quarterly basis as well as prior to move-in
*Assist with planning and hosting of resident events
*Audit all lease and renewal files for key controls and bonus submission to the Property Manager
*Assist residents with the move-out process
*Assist in the performance of turn over process
*Write up and file service requests from residents upon receipt
*Contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas and model
*Perform various administrative tasks as needed
Education
*High school diploma or equivalent preferred*Ability to read and write English fluently (bi-lingual is a huge plus)
*Ability to perform basic to intermediate math
*Computer literacy required, Yardi, Excel, Word, On-Site knowledge