Leasing Consultant

Job Overview

We’re on the search for passionate, hardworking, and caring individuals who are ready to make a meaningful impact at our award-winning apartment communities each day.

Job Functions

• Create Exceptional First Impressions
• Greet prospective residents with warmth and professionalism
• Conduct personalized apartment tours that highlight the lifestyle and value of the community
• Respond to phone, email, and web inquiries promptly and thoroughly
• Drive Leasing Success
• Convert leads to leases through follow-up, relationship-building, and deep understanding of resident needs
• Complete leasing applications, verifications, and new move-in paperwork accurately
• Contribute to community occupancy and renewal goals
• Foster Resident Relationships
• Clock in and attend resident events and community engagement initiatives
• Respond to resident questions and concerns with empathy and efficiency
• Promote a clean, welcoming environment by helping maintain office and common areas
• Build Brand & Community Awareness
• Assist in marketing the property through social media and community outreach
• Stay informed on local market trends and competitor properties

What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?

• Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations
• Clear Communicator: Confident in-person, over the phone, and online
• People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness, community and connection
• Persuasive: Naturally influential with a talent for connecting with people, overcoming objections, and inspiring prospects to choose Hawthorne as home
• Willingness to Learn: Embraces the ability to be coached on Hawthorne standard Live It practices ensuring our communities receive excellent support

Work Schedule

Our leasing office is open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, and Saturdays, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. One weekday off is provided each week to maintain a 40-hour schedule. Evening and weekend availability may be required for resident events or based on the unique needs of the community.

Education, Experience, and License Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED equivalent
• Experience: One year of customer service experience, sales and/or apartment leasing is preferred but not required
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License; A Certified Apartment Leasing Professional Accreditation (CALP) is a plus

Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits

• Leasing-Specific Benefits: Leasing Consultants are eligible for monthly leasing and renewal commissions, and leasing incentive programs, in addition to their hourly compensation
• Professional Benefits: Leasing Consultant Today – Assistant Community Manager Tomorrow! Our Career Path Program is offered to all of our employees. When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth
• Personal Benefits: Free Dental Insurance, Comprehensive and Affordable Plans for Medical and Vision Coverage, Health and Wellness Incentives, 401k Retirement Match Program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time Off, Pet Insurance Plans, Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave Options, Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365, Company Paid Life Insurance, Retirement Planning

Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer.

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