Sales Manager
Campus Apartments · Baton Rouge, LA · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
Enthusiastic, outgoing sales professional wanted! The Campus team is filled with passionate and enthusiastic people! Since 1958, we have been singularly focused on providing superb housing for college students across the country and our team is the reason for our success and for our ability to grow over the long-term. If you’re someone who loves to have FUN at work, loves to work hard, thinks outside the box, then we’ve got a place for you on our team! Campus Apartments offers growth opportunities, diversity, stability, job training and a fun-loving family of people! Consider joining our team and changing the way you think about work! The Sales Manager reports to the General Manager.
Responsibilities
- Managing all leasing, on-site marketing and out-reach marketing initiatives to increase and maintain maximum occupancy of the property.
- Marketing and leasing units in an effort to ensure maximum occupancy.
- Serving as first point of contact for all leasing inquiries; includes scheduling sales appointments, converting prospects into residents, and leading tours.
- Developing and implementing proactive marketing initiatives and efficient renewal programs.
- Reaching and maintaining maximum occupancy of units at their maximum rates to ensure the property’s fiscal stability.
- Completing and reviewing market surveys to maintain current knowledge of local markets.
- Walking model or market units daily to confirm readiness for presentation.
- Recording all traffic and activity daily.
- Applying the Company’s guest card and follow‑up programs in a prompt and consistent manner.
- Notifying prospects of application acceptance or rejection within 24 hours of determination.
- Receiving and recording resident service requests ensuring full and accurate information is taken, and posting completed service requests.
- Following up by phone on completed work orders taken each week.
- Assisting with hiring and training new leasing personnel.
- Answering telephones as needed.
- Performing general administrative duties such as filing and typing.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
- Computer skills and math ability.
- Accurate typing and record keeping.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Knowledge of Entrata is preferred.
- Ability to follow through with all necessary paperwork and ensure all deadlines are met.
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally while operating in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
- Growth opportunities.
- Diversity.
- Stability.
- Job training.
- Fun‑loving family of people.