Leasing Specialist - Bilingual - Indiana

Location: Indiana

About the role

We are seeking a friendly, fun, dynamic, and bilingual full-time Leasing Specialist to join our team at a beautiful apartment community in Indianapolis. The Leasing Specialist is responsible for effectively implementing the leasing and marketing program, promoting the positive image of the apartment community, and assisting management with resident programs and retention.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a detailed knowledge of the apartments, amenities, and community information.
• Provides a daily inspection of show apartments and model appearance.
• Handles all aspects of leasing apartments, including greeting prospective residents, touring the community, closing the sale, processing applications in a timely manner, typing leases, following up with prospects, and obtaining signatures for completion of leases/paperwork prior to move-in.
• Consistently documents prospect phone and email contacts; accurately completes the market survey.
• Maintains an acceptable closing ratio.
• Maintains organized community office files.
• Maintains working knowledge of Fair Housing laws, rules, and regulations concerning apartment leasing and management.
• Handles or assists in the receiving, recording, preparation, and follow-up of service requests.
• Assists in the inspections of vacant apartments and takes appropriate action to prepare them for leasing.
• Promotes resident retention by assisting with the renewal program.
• Performs daily inspection of common areas and community amenities; reports any observed maintenance problems.
• Assists and attends resident functions.
• Stays informed and complies with all policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Is always courteous and helpful to residents, prospective residents, and co-workers.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to different properties and attend meetings.
• Must be available to work weekends.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and Spanish.
• Mathematical skills (high school level) to calculate prorations.
• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Competent ability with personal computer—Microsoft Office and Gmail.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Apartment management and/or sales experience preferred.
• AMSI experience a plus.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Commissions.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.