Leasing Specialist

About the Role

As a Leasing Specialist, you have a genuine interest in building positive connections and have an exceedingly strong aptitude for sales and marketing. This role is responsible for understanding, executing and achieving the leasing and renewal goals for their specific community. It is imperative that this position pays particular attention to the price, promotion, and presentation of the community. A successful Leasing Specialist is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Walk marketing tour path, open target viewing apartments, ensure clean and rent ready apartments, model homes and community amenities
• Effectively coordinate daily activities through the management of People, Product, Price and Promotion
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the daily marketing and advertising functions of the community to enhance performance
• Manage effectiveness of mini model items, placement, and presentation
• Manage the timely responses of resident and prospective resident calls and emails; Monitor and verify traffic in queue is responded to daily
• Respond to resident and prospective resident calls and emails promptly in the morning
• Answer incoming calls, convert phone calls into walk in traffic, set viewing appointments; Ensure all leasing traffic is recorded and input daily
• Tour prospective residents with energy and enthusiasm the Weidner way
• Ensure successful leasing by facilitating the application process at the end of the tour
• Maintains strong competitive leasing closing ratio
• Review and process all applications immediately upon receipt
• Timely and respectful communication with applicants upon receiving results
• Follow Weidner Move In Experience with all approved applicants
• Maintain and follow up on traffic in queue
• Oversee completion of market analysis and shop competitive properties at least monthly; Implement marketing and leasing strategies daily
• Meet with Community Director regularly to review leasing performance and goals, to improve leasing initiatives and strategy
• Actively manage lease renewals in a timely manner and develop retention program
• Ensure market ready apartments, common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner's quality standards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property management experience required
• Prior customer service experience required
• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text
• Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Yardi, HappyCo, and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programs
• Follow Weidner's Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws
• Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code / uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to work overtime as requested
• Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed
• Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized
• Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all times
• Driver's license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will work

Benefits & Perks

At Weidner Apartment Homes, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth. Eligible on-site employees enjoy:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal, financial, and legal matters; up to three sessions at no cost
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match of up to 4% of your eligible income; Opportunities to earn leasing commissions and/or semi-annual performance-based bonuses (position dependent) tied to community performance
• Time Away from Work: Vacation accrual, with no usage waiting period upon accrual; Sick time accrual, with accrued time usage eligibility after 60 days of employment; Nine company-designated paid holidays annually
• Housing Benefits: Employee apartment discount available at Weidner communities, subject to availability and community guidelines
• Workplace Support: Company-provided maintenance uniforms
• Career Development: Continuing education reimbursement program after 1 year of employment, up to $2,500 per year for approved courses or certifications; Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a nationally recognized property management company

Join Weidner Apartment Homes and become part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success.