Leasing Specialist in Sarasota, FL

About the role

This is an on-site role, reporting from one of The Collier Companies’ community offices in Sarasota, which offers hiking, recreation, and museums. It is home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Myakka River State Park. Sarasota has beautiful coastal cultural centers and is one of Florida’s most desirable living locations.

Responsibilities

• Create positive experiences for potential residents
• Follow up on leads
• Closing lease agreements
• Generate leads by conducting effective follow up on the phone & through email
• Create & implement promotional programs, including creative online advertising, direct marketing, social media outreach and resident events
• Maintain accurate resident files
• Renew current resident leases

Qualifications

• Strong sales with a desire to exceed company leasing requirements
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal
• A customer-focused mentality
• Proficiency with various software, apps and computer programs
• Career mindset with a polished, professional appearance
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly in a fast-pace leasing office

Skills

• Leasing &/or customer service experience in a retail, hospitality, housing or multi-family environment
• College education preferred

Benefits

• 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income
• Up to 24 days off during your first year with an annual increase!
• Stylish TCC logo attire is provided
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• Group & supplemental life insurance policy options
• Healthcare reimbursement account & legal services insurance
• Unrivaled industry education opportunities
• Monthly customer service awards
• Secret shopper bonuses
• Financial & PTO rewards for Team Member Referrals

Rewards

• Perks – The Good Stuff

Our Culture

• The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit.
• We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within.
• We are highly focused on both personal and professional growth, building a strong relationship with our residents, and creating an environment that each of our residents can call home.
• We recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success which aligns with our internal mission statement PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TEAM MEMBERS IN BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES.
• We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our missions.
• We PRIDE ourselves on working and growing with the principles taught in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, written by Stephen Covey.
• We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING – At The Collier Companies & sponsor book clubs, training, and mentorship to support the professional and personal growth of our team.
• We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade!
• We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a LONG-TERM HOLD strategy.
• We are privately owned and have been in business since the 1970’s. We currently own and manage over 12,000 apartment homes and we’re pacing over 1,000 new apartment home construction starts each year.
• We are committed to PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS WHILE SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES.

Background checks are an employment requirement.