Leasing Specialist

Job Summary

As a Leasing Specialist, you will sell and renew residential apartment leases, tour the community, follow up with prospective residents, and prepare lease packages. Above all, you will have a strong drive to close the sale, exceed resident expectations by providing exceptional customer service, and build and/or maintain a true sense of community.

Your Impact and Job Responsibilities

Generate interest in the community by effectively answering questions, conducting tours, following up with prospective residents, and executing sales closing techniques successfully.
Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective residents. Engage current residents through ongoing programs and events designed to increase satisfaction and minimize turnover.
Ensure leasing office, models, vacant units and common areas meet readiness standards.
Process all rental applications for approval and prepare lease packages, while ensuring resident and customer information is properly documented and protected.
Maintain detailed knowledge of local market and conditions, and assist in developing marketing plans that incorporate advertising, internet, outreach marketing and referrals to increase visibility of the community.
Illinois Leasing Agent license required within 120 days of hire. If applicant does not have a valid Leasing Agent or Broker license, one must be successfully obtained within 120 days of hire to remain eligible for employment.
What You’ll Bring- Desired Skills and Experience

Teamwork, Sales/Drive, Customer Service & Adaptability.

Ability to work well with others in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced work environment
High school diploma or equivalent
A minimum of one-year of sales or customer service experience is a plus!
At Waterton, we recognize that compensation and benefits are important not only to our associates but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of benefits including:

Competitive hourly compensation, leasing bonuses, and incentive program participation
Full suite of benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and even pet insurance
401K + match
Generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and paid holidays
Industry leading 12 weeks paid parental leave
A commitment to life-long learning through learning plans that include internal and external trainings, as well as consideration for tuition reimbursement
Commitment to job and career advancement
Typical Base Pay Range: $18.00-$22.00 per hour, plus bonus program participation

This pay range is base pay only and does not include any additional compensation or bonuses that this position may be eligible for. The pay range is approximate and the actual pay may vary depending on related work experience, certifications, education, and other job related factors.