Leasing + Marketing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Establishes new relationships with prospects, maintaining continuous communication to identify their needs and close the sale, converting into a resident of our community.
• Tours visitors of the community, shows apartments to interested guests, encourages qualified prospects to apply for residency, closes sale, and assists with the application process as needed.
• Receives incoming calls and manages them accordingly.
• Ensures the model apartment and/or vacant unit(s) are ready to be shown to prospective residents.
• Follows up on leads with regularity.
• Prepares all necessary packets, materials, and paperwork for move-ins or move outs.
• Keeps units leased to meet or exceed budget.
• Prepares and sends out required weekly and/or monthly reporting to necessary stakeholders.
• Responsible for achieving occupancy goals of the property through managing various initiatives, campaigns, programs, and events.
• Designs and develops marketing plans in accordance with the established budget in collaboration with the Property Manager; executes plan as outlined.

Requirements

• Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
• Required Education: College degree or applicable work history.

Preferred

• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree + related/applicable work experience in sales, real estate, and/or property management.
• Preferred Experience: 3+ years of experience in multi-family, lease-up real estate; property management software – i.e. Entrata, Yardi, or similar.
• Qualities: demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; exceptional communication and sales skills; desire to work with the active adult/senior demographic; ability to solve problems involving residents, maintenance, and challenging situations.

Benefits

• Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Dental + Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• 401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
• Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated over tenure period based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
• Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays.