Multisite Leasing Consultant - Parkside and Skylark
About Us
At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities and fostering a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration. Our core values include Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing. We encourage a performance-driven environment with these guiding principles:
- Question Authority
- Walk the Talk
- Share Knowledge
- Listen, Not Just Hear
- See the Glass Half Full
- Take Educated Risks
- Enjoy the Ride
- Share the Spotlight
- Do the Right Thing
- Test Your Limits
Total Wellbeing
We care about your holistic wellbeing through our Total Wellbeing program:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
- Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
- Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, rent discounts, competitive compensation
- Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
- Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
Responsibilities
A primary function of the Multi-Site Leasing Consultant role is to promote Equity Residential's brand for a defined set of communities to achieve maximum occupancy and revenue, as well as delivering a remarkable customer experience. This position spends approximately 60% of time on new sales and tour management, 30% on resident relations and customer service, and 10% on leasing administration.
- Promotes Equity Residential's brand.
- Coordinates in-person onsite presence at assigned properties based on business needs and occupancy/revenue goals, under the direction of the Community, General, or Area Sales Manager.
- Proactively manages leads and customer experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software at all assigned communities.
- Completes CRM tasks within the appropriate time frame.
- Promotes communities based on prospective resident's needs.
- Proactively manages tour schedules.
- Inspects community-ready product and tour path daily.
- Employs effective selling techniques to close sales.
- Cross-sells within assigned communities and other sister communities.
- Maintains accurate and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the community.
- Supports the community's marketing efforts.
- Monitors community trends to prepare for future occupancy needs.
- Provides leadership and mentorship to Leasing Consultants.
- Assists residents with payment and account ledger inquiries.
- Communicates effectively with the service and office team, as well as residents.
- Maintains market and community knowledge.
- Coordinates and supports resident events, which may occur during evenings and weekends.
- Accurately prepares and assists with all leasing documents.
- Assists with postings and notifications to residents when assigned.
- Verifies all scheduled move-in files are complete.
- Completes all required training in a timely manner.
- Understands and complies with federal, state, and local fair housing laws, landlord/tenant laws, and regulations.
- Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times.
Requirements
- Sales and Customer Service experience is preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation if operating a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during work.
- Computer literacy and effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
- Use of a personal smartphone with updated software, password-protected and compliant with in-house security systems.
- Ability to use a computer effectively and read written communications.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 15 pounds for document and supply dissemination.
- May be required to climb stairs depending on the property structure.
Pay
Salary: $25.54 - $31.22 per hour. Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.