Leasing Consultant

Job DetailsJob Location: BISSELL APTS - Venice, IL 62090Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayIndependent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm, specializing in the revitalization of under-managed multifamily housing developments. Since our founding in 1989, we have expanded our nationwide presence to include over 100 sustainable communities in 11 states focusing exclusively in the affordable and workforce housing sectors. However, our total breath of experience also includes market rate and commercial property management. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefit package. We intend to build a team of individuals, who are self-motivated, willing to learn and grow with our firm. We progressively uphold a professional management team to serve our clients, enhancing our management skills and capabilities. Your progress, training, experience, motivation, attitude, and goals may create many possibilities for career opportunities with our company. If you have superior attention to detail with outstanding communications skills and enjoy a challenging fast pace environment, join our team now! Responsibilities: All rental sales activities from lead generation through close. Respond to rental inquiries, preform unit tours, qualify applicants, and complete lease renewals. Ensure that all rental leads via telephone, walk in traffic, internet, etc. are pursued. Generate qualified rental leads through referrals, networking, and company supported advertisement. Create and execute community outreach marketing efforts. Receive and resolve resident requests and concerns. Organize resident functions as needed to promote resident retention and increase resident satisfaction. Foster positive working relationships with residents while always maintaining a professional demeanor. Reports directly to the Site Manager. Job Qualifications: Sales-minded individual with attention to detail and strong verbal/written communication skills. Self-motivated with ability to take initiative. Excellent follow-up skills via telephone and email correspondence. Experience with HUD Section 8 subsidy programs. Proficiency with Paycom software and Microsoft Office suite preferred. Experience with RealPage OneSite preferred. Demonstrated track record regarding work attendance and reporting to work timely. Must adhere to Federal Fair Housing Laws. QualificationsWe offer a competitive salary plus benefits including: Employer paid health and dental insurance (100% employee only) with affordable dependent and family coverage. Voluntary insurance options: Vision, Life, Accident Injury, Long-Term Disability, and Identity Theft. 401(k) with above-average employer matching contribution. Generous paid time off package. Training and employee development program. Among many other employee benefits.