Leasing and Service Professional
Bridge Property Management · Riverview, FL · 6 days ago
ManagementInternship
About the Role
The Leasing and Service Professional, Level 1 is responsible for generating leases, delivering an exceptional prospect experience, supporting resident satisfaction, and helping the community achieve occupancy, revenue, and retention goals.
Responsibilities
- Greet, qualify, and follow up with prospective residents
- Conduct apartment and community tours tailored to prospect needs
- Explain floor plans, pricing, amenities, lease terms, and community policies
- Process guest cards, applications, and leasing paperwork accurately and timely
- Maintain lead, traffic, and prospect follow-up records in the property management system
- Support resident move-ins, renewals, and general customer service needs
- Participate in marketing outreach, resident events, and social media/community promotion
- Maintain professional presentation of the leasing office, model units, and tour paths
- Comply with Fair Housing and all company policies
- Maintain closing ratio in accordance with company standards and performance expectations
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and closing skills
- Strong organization and follow-through
- Ability to work weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Leasing, sales, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience
- Knowledge of Fair Housing practices
- Experience with CRM, OneSite, Yardi, Entrata, or similar systems
Skills
Communication Skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly with prospective and current residents
- Professional telephone, email, and in-person communication skills
- Effective sales presentation and closing communication abilities
- Ability to actively listen and identify prospect needs
- Strong follow-up and organizational communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Professional conflict resolution and service recovery skills
Technology Skills
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and property management software
- Ability to learn and use property management and CRM systems
- Experience entering and maintaining accurate prospect and resident data
- Ability to manage digital guest cards, applications, and leasing documentation
- Familiarity with online leasing, scheduling, and communication platforms
- Basic understanding of social media platforms for community marketing purposes
- Ability to use mobile devices, tablets, and standard office equipment effectively
Physical/Work Requirements
- Frequent walking, standing, touring, and desk work
- May require Saturday or weekend availability
- Must maintain professional appearance and strong resident-facing presence
Benefits
- Full Insurance benefit suite including Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Short Term Disability Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance (option to buy additional available) and Long-Term Disability
- Access to Mental Health & Well-Being services
- 401K: Bridge Investment Group will match contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 6% of pay (fully vested immediately; automatic 4% enrollment after 60 days for employees at least 21 years old)
- Paid Time Off: 5.23 hours accrued per pay period (17 days per year)
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks as primary caregiver or 2 weeks as secondary caregiver after 6 months; 12 weeks as primary caregiver after 2 years
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per year for pre-approved tuition expenses (repayment obligations apply if employment terminates prior to 24 months)