LEASING CONSULTANT (Homecoming at Terra Vista) - Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
About Us: Lewis Apartment Communities is a leading property management company dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences to our residents. We own and manage a portfolio of high-quality apartment communities across the Inland Empire area of Southern California. We are seeking a dynamic and sales-oriented Apartment Leasing Consultant to join our team and contribute to our commitment to excellence.
Career Overview: As an Apartment Leasing Consultant, you will be the first point of contact for prospective residents and play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere in our communities. Your primary responsibility will be to use your strong sales skills to assist potential residents in finding their perfect home and ensuring a smooth leasing process.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and engage with prospective residents, providing tours of the community and available units with a strong sales focus.
- Conduct thorough and informative property tours, highlighting key features and amenities while effectively showcasing the benefits of living in our communities.
- Explain leasing policies, answer questions, and utilize your sales acumen to encourage applicants to complete the application process.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of property availability, pricing, and special promotions, using this information to drive sales.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with current residents to promote resident retention.
- Assist in the preparation of leasing agreements and related paperwork, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Perform market research to stay informed about competitive properties and market trends, leveraging this information to improve sales strategies.
- Collaborate with the property management team to meet and exceed leasing goals and occupancy targets.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing strategies that emphasize our competitive edge and attract potential residents.
- Note: These responsibilities are a general summary of the job duties performed. Other duties may be required, as needed.
Skills to help you Succeed:
- Previous sales experience, preferably in upscale retail/consumer sales, property management, or other applicable sales products, services, or industries.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to close sales.
- Proficiency in common office software, such as MS Outlook, Word, etc. Experience with property management software (e.g., OnsSite, Yardi, AppFolio) is a plus.
- Willingness to work weekends is required (your days off are during the week).
Note: These responsibilities are a general summary of the job duties performed. Other duties may be required, as needed.
Your Pay: $21.50/hour plus a strong sales commission structure leads you to a starting annual salary potential of high $50k-high 60+k/year to start, or more depending on your community and performance.
Other Perks: $650 allowance for stylish work attire with $450 each subsequent year, annual bonus and pay raise eligibility, a variety of medical and dental benefits plans, $60/ monthly cell phone allowance, $36/monthly for clothing dry cleaning, a 401K savings plan with company match, apartment discounts, vacation time, advancement potential and much more.
Join Lewis Apartment Communities, and you will be an important part of a winning team with a long history of successful apartment development and management. Our dedication to service is the key to a successful and rewarding future.
For more information, please visit us at www.lewiscareers.com
Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pride ourselves on recruiting, employing, training, compensating, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
