Leasing Professional - Alta Rowe

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally. The company is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally with nearly $79 billion of assets under management.

About the role

This position is responsible for coordinating the community’s marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals. Responsibilities include leasing to new residents, ensuring resident satisfaction throughout the lease term, and securing lease renewals.

Property details: Alta Rowe, a 336-unit garden-style community in Durham, NC, currently in lease-up stage.

Responsibilities

• Perform all sales and leasing activities to achieve revenue and occupancy goals, including greeting and qualifying prospects, conducting tours, processing applications, credit screening, background checks, lease preparation, and move-in coordination.
• Inspect apartments prior to move-in to ensure they are ready and schedule maintenance as needed.
• Monitor market and competitor conditions to develop and implement short- and long-term marketing plans and occupancy goals.
• Design and execute marketing activities, including resident referral programs, employer outreach, and internet marketing (Craigslist, Facebook, email, etc.).
• Use property management software (OneSite, Yardi, etc.) to track apartment availability, record leasing activities, and manage resident and prospect data.
• Maintain community and show units to company standards, including daily inspections, communicating maintenance needs, and merchandising amenities.
• Follow up with prospects and new residents to ensure satisfaction and finalize leasing decisions.
• Execute lease renewal programs, including preparing renewal letters, meeting with residents, and ensuring timely document signing.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident and client concerns, documenting and conveying requests as needed.

Requirements

• Must possess all licenses and certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods; bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
• Occasional travel may be required to assist other properties, attend training, or business meetings.

Pay

Hourly range: $19.00 - $21.00. Many factors determine pay within this range, including business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits with low (or free basic) employee-only medical costs; discounted costs after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous paid time off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Additional vacation accrued with tenure. Birthday off after 1 year of service.
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities (subject to availability).
• Eligibility for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs (for onsite property positions) or quarterly/annual bonus programs (for corporate positions).

Benefits offered for full-time employees. Compensation and benefits may vary for union and prevailing wage roles due to collective bargaining agreements or local governing authority.

Schedule

Monday-Friday with rotating weekends.