Leasing Consultant - Lease Up

About the role

The Leasing Consultant at Affinity at Wenatchee is responsible for driving occupancy and building strong relationships with prospective and current residents. This role requires a relational and influential approach, excellent customer service, and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and engage with prospective and current residents through phone calls, emails, walk-ins, and appointments.
• Collect and update prospect information in the sales management system.
• Conduct personalized tours based on resident needs and interests.
• Follow up with prospects through phone calls, personalized next steps, Sales Mail, notes, etc.
• Coordinate depositor-related creative follow-up and engagement.
• Host and participate in onsite community events for residents and prospects.
• Support the community by building strategic partnerships with businesses, service providers, and senior housing communities.
• Coordinate and participate in offsite sales and marketing events.
• Use on-site property management software applications to track apartment availability, record traffic and leasing activities, manage resident and prospect data, and capture critical information.
• Execute marketing activities and events to create and drive traffic to the property.
• Evaluate and shop competitors quarterly to understand the competitive landscape.
• Complete and maintain all documents required for resident and property files.
• Report any irregularities or maintenance needs to the Community Director.
• Ensure all online advertisements and postings are accurate and up to date.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred experience in residential property management, retail, sales, or customer service.
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, property management software, and CRM solutions.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Valid driver's license and insured, operable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and determined.
• Team player with a "we over me" approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Relational and influencing skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, $24-$27 per hour (based on experience).
• Monthly bonus incentive.
• Annual performance review with potential merit increase.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance with 100% employer-paid monthly premiums.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Disability, AD&D, and Life insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution.
• Accrued vacation time, sick pay, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, personal day, and paid volunteer day.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Charitable giving program and community involvement.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 3-7 hours/day.
• Walking: 1-3 hours/day.
• Climbing: 0-3 hours/day, stairs.
• Lifting: 10-25 lbs occasionally.
• Endurance: light to moderate energy.
• Manual Dexterity: frequent fine motor skills.
• Near Vision: minimal near vision.

Environmental and Safety Factors

• Weather: work is primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled office environment with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Noise: frequent exposure to typical office environment noise levels including conversational voice levels; infrequent exposure to high-volume office equipment (e.g., shredder).
• Pace of Work: great, multi-tasking/pressure-paced environment.
• Driving: exposure to environmental and safety conditions related to operating a motor vehicle, including the possibility of bodily injury related to motor vehicle collisions.