Leasing Specialist

About the role

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. Responsible for developing marketing programs to generate prospective residents and for converting those prospective residents into actual residents; achieving occupancy goals for the property.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and answering questions, both by phone and in-person from prospects and current residents in a professional and positive manner
• Develop both print and internet marketing and advertising strategies
• Daily follow-up on guest cards
• Participate in outreach marketing activities, distribute flyers, advertising and marketing materials
• Facilitate “move-in” process including touring models or vacant units, set-up of mini-models as needed, promoting the property and lease signing
• Assist with application verifications
• Conduct marketing surveys, shop competitors where applicable and complete Marketing Reports
• Conduct all business transactions in accordance with Michaels policies and procedures, and in compliance with Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and all Federal and State laws
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Required Experience: Two or more years’ experience with Marketing/Leasing and Customer Service

Required Education/Training: High School Diploma required, any college level marketing course work preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be creative with regard to developing innovative and effective marketing presentations, but must also be detail oriented regarding applications, verifications and compliance
• RealPage software knowledge is a plus
• Understanding of LIHTC or Section 8 and mixed finance properties experience also a plus

Working Conditions

Primarily an office position, but must have the ability to take prospective residents to tour models and vacancies as well as distribute flyers and advertising materials. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required.

Pay

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Salary Range: $19.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Michaels Employee Scholarship Program for children of teammates
• Professional development opportunities