Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
Ability to understand and communicate in English; ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions
Ability to interact and communicate with people
Professional image
Good organizational skills
Good verbal skills
Strong customer service orientation
Assertiveness
Ability to close a sale
Must be flexible regarding days and hours worked, to include overtime. Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile
insurance
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Position requires the individual to adhere to the Company policies and procedures
Ability to answer telephones, clearly respond to inquiries and produce messages
Ability to enter data into a computer and print reports
Lease apartments and aggressively sell the products and services of the property to which the employee has been assigned; specifically, to respond to site visit or telephone inquiries, conduct sites tour (site tours include, but are not limited to, showing and transporting the prospect around the property in order to show the prospect all property amenities, model apartments and available apartments)
Develop, refine and effectively implement excellent telephone and personal sales skills
Work to optimize occupancy while maximizing effective leased rent
Work with the resident manager and staff to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies; increase property traffic levels, maintain closing ratios and work to achieve and exceed budgeted occupancy percentages
Work to optimize occupancy while maximizing effective leased rent
Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and that of major competition through site visits/tours and telephone surveys
Prepare all lease-related paperwork in an accurate and timely manner; be able to explain all lease documents to new and existing residents; ensure all documents are completed prior to resident move-in
Follow established policies and procedures in the qualification, screening and acceptance of applicants for residency
Assist with managing the day-to-day operation of the apartment community, working with the resident manager to direct the efforts of the maintenance staff to ensure apartments are ready for move-in and are maintained in a satisfactory manner
