Leasing Professional - Portland

About the Company

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 $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 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. Greystar was founded in 1993 to provide world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.

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. The role involves leasing activities, resident satisfaction, and securing lease renewals.

Responsibilities

• Perform all sales and leasing activities to achieve revenue and occupancy goals, including greeting and qualifying prospects, conducting community tours, processing applications, credit screening, and criminal background checks.
• Prepare lease and move-in packages, ensuring a smooth resident move-in and lease signing process.
• Inspect apartments prior to resident move-in to ensure they are move-in ready and schedule maintenance as needed.
• Stay informed about current market and competitor conditions to develop and implement marketing plans and goals.
• Design and execute marketing activities to drive traffic, including resident referral programs, employer outreach, and internet marketing tools (Craigslist, Facebook, email, etc.).
• Use on-site property management software (OneSite, Yardi, etc.) to track apartment availability, record leasing activities, and manage resident and prospect data.
• Ensure the community and show units meet company standards for show quality, including daily inspections and maintenance coordination.
• Follow up with prospects and new residents to ensure satisfaction through emails, calls, or notes.
• Execute lease renewal programs by 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 have all licenses and/or certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods, and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Must work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or maneuver weights of up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance.
• May require rare or regular travel to assist other properties, attend training, or business meetings.
• Must work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and be available for on-call duties.

Pay

The hourly range for this role is $20.00 - $23.00. 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 medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Generous paid time off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Additional vacation accrued with tenure, plus a birthday off after 1 year of service.
• Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities (subject to availability).
• 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.
• Optional critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

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