Residential Leasing Specialist
Job description
Wellington Management, Inc. is an established 40-year-old real estate management firm, managing a portfolio of 100+ commercial and residential buildings in 24 communities of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. We are seeking to fill a Residential Leasing Specialist position, for a 223-unit residential building in Minnetonka
As a Residential Leasing Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in helping individuals and families find the perfect place to call home. You’ll be responsible for managing the leasing process, conducting property tours and building strong relationships with prospective tenants. Your exceptional customer service skills and in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market will be the key to success in this role.
The Leasing Specialist will perform marketing activities and show/lease apartments, such as opening and closing models and address any light cleaning needs. Review and update internet ads weekly/monthly, update the Comparative Market Survey monthly. Proactively recommend marketing and advertising strategies to ensure proper traffic levels. This includes assisting with renewals.
These duties are intended to be a general description of the position and do not include all specific duties. A full, detailed job description is available upon request.
Our ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
- High School or equivalent education.
- Sales and/or customer service experience preferred.
- 2 or more years of experience in leasing.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written). Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Basic math skills for calculating rent payments, deposits, application fee, pet fees, interest, concessions, etc.
- Strong communication skills, with experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Yardi experience preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed; weekend shifts may be required.
Other Information
The shift is a Tuesday- Saturday. Hours may vary. Employee must be available to work seven days a week if needed. Employees will be expected to attend and/or work at all resident and marketing functions in addition to regularly scheduled work hours. Due to the nature of the property management industry, this position must be available to work the last day and first day of each month.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing clearly and proficiently in English.
- Ability to walk steps and walk to show apartments and amenities of the community to prospects.
- Able to use a computer for data entry and legibly hand write reports and notes.
- Work environment is an indoor office environment with a partial outdoor tour environment. 50% sitting, 35% walking, 10 % standing, and 5% climbing stairs. Depending on property size, this will vary.
We offer competitive salaries and a full benefit package!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person