Leasing Associate

GSL Properties, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Leasing Associate. This position is located at the Silver Moon Lodge Apartments located in Albuquerque, NM. Silver Moon Lodge is an affordable (LIHTC) multifamily community that consists of 151 units. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to work with a dynamic team of experienced professionals. In this position you will be a major contributor to the overall success of Community.

This position is responsible for assisting the Community Manager in maintaining all phases of community operations with an emphasis on leasing and completion of appropriate documentation by performing the following duties.

Day to Day Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Maintains awareness of property performance goals and progress toward those goals, including occupancy and leasing
• Conducts tours of community/apartments and executes lease agreements for prospective residents
• Minimizes vacancy, delinquency, bad debts, and any other rent related losses, including collecting rent and delinquent accounts
• Develops knowledge of and keeps current on Fair Housing regulations
• Prepares lease agreements and other documentation
• Coordinates move-in dates, materials, and processes
• Develops marketing strategies to generate traffic, maximize rents, and retain quality residents
• Creates, develops, and maintains wait list
• Performs general office/clerical procedures
• Follows up with prospective residents on questions, paperwork, etc.
• Collaborates with Maintenance staff on work orders
• Tours property daily and ensures vacant units are tidy, attractive and in good repair

Characteristics:

• Sustains a constructive, beneficial working relationship with the residents, staff members and vendors
• Provides excellent customer service to prospects, residents, staff members and vendors
• Handles adverse situations and remains calm in stressful situations
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation
• Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or GED and 1+ year experience in customer service, sales/leasing
• Multi-family housing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Marketing and Sales and Section 42 preferred

About us:

GSL Properties, along with its affiliated companies, is a vertically integrated developer, builder, owner, and manager of apartment communities in six Western States. We are committed to our role as a premiere provider of quality affordable housing. We strive to promote from within, and we hold our properties long-term, so we can offer both growth and stability to our most valued asset, our employees. We currently own and manage over 7,000 units, with additional projects under development in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona.

What sets GSL apart? We believe people need functional, beautiful, and affordable homes. We take pride in creating apartment communities that complement and enhance the surrounding neighborhood. Our motto? Live. Life. Better.

Come join our GSL team!

GSL Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person