Leasing Consultant

Description

Community Name: Summit Square Apartments 

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Sempre Avanti meaning “Always Forward”/ “Always Welcome” makes Avantians “people people.” We see customers, colleagues, and community service as our cornerstone We celebrate our victories both big and small, we welcome ideas from all levels of the company, we enhance our communities with our work, we see all members of our team as leaders, and live La Bella Vita (The Beautiful Life). We strive to create an innovative home experience with a focus on people, community, and service. Does this sound like where you will achieve your career goals? Join us now!

The Leasing Consultant assists the Community Manager and Leasing Manager with showing and leasing available apartment homes to prospective residents. This position ensures a positive working environment, excellent customer service, quality community living, and a high standard of operations to meet Avanti Residential objectives and leasing plans.

What You’ll Do…

• Manage the leasing process from initial perspective resident contact, property touring, selling the property/apartment, and closing the lease.
• Responsible for playing an active role in the renewal process and assisting in developing and maintaining an ongoing resident retention program under the direction of Community Manager.
• Maintain current knowledge of lease terms, specifications, and all community policies. Able to complete lease forms or agreements and collect rental deposits from start to finish.
• Develop full knowledge of the policies for responding to leads, application information required, screening processes, and policies regarding rentals.
• Process required administrative forms, reports, and related information. Effective and timely maintenance of all resident and community lease files.
• Informed of current rental rates, sizes, locations, and community amenities.
• Archive closing ratio and telephone TPA scores in accordance with Avanti Standards.
• Ensuring the “model” apartments and target apartments are ready for show; be aware of the “curb appeal” of the community.
• Project exceptional Customer Service skills, including professional, prompt, and courteous interactions with residents, co-workers, and vendors.
• Maintain required telephone and sales technique skills.

What We’re Looking For…

• Ability to communicate effectively over writing, phone, and computer.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to successfully navigate frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

What You’ll Need to Qualify…

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of Customer Service experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of property management software preferably YARDI.

Requirements

What We Require…

• Possession of valid driver’s license and up to date vehicle insurance OR reliable transportation to travel to various properties owned and operated by Avanti Residential
• Prior to employment pass criminal background screening

What You Can Expect…

• May travel to properties owned and operated by Avanti or other business-related locations/events as required.
• Must be able to follow directions, be innovative and resourceful, provide excellence customer service, always display respect and professionalism.

What We Do for You…

• Up to 40% apartment discount.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• A generous PTO policy.
• Health and wellness benefits including Medical/HSA/FSA/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD and many other benefits to meet your specific needs.
• 4% company match for your 401k.
• The Avanti Shares program where a portion of the company’s transactional profits are awarded to you. The longer you stay, the higher your return. 
• Avanti Cares Program that helps employees in financial need.
• Tenure based Anniversary Recess.
• Leadership Recognition.
• Avanti Advisors Program to help new hires.

Avanti Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace; applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying for a position with Avanti and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact HR@Avantiresidential.com.