Leasing Consultant - Homestead

Position Description: The Leasing Consultant acts as the primary sales representative for the community.

                                              *** Eligible for $500 signing bonus***

Primary Duties/Responsibilities 

• Presents a professional friendly office atmosphere while greeting prospective and current residents
• Work generated leads in order to lease apartments and fulfill leasing and move-in goals 
• Conducts tours of the community and specific apartments with prospective residents
• Maintains a consistent level of sales closings
• Completes guest cards, sends thank-you notes, and follows up on every qualified prospect
• Qualifies prospects according to Foundation Communities Criteria 
• Monitors local market trends and conditions, and updates property comparable once a month
• Completes all new & renewal lease paperwork, collects initial deposits, fees and rental payments
• Inspects models and vacant units daily to ensure readiness
• Assists in keeping grounds clean, and reports community maintenance needs. 

Minimum Requirements

• Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments
• Organizational and filing skills
• Possess knowledge of the specific programs relative to the property; including the gathering and verification of all documentation necessary to meet program compliance

Preferred Requirements 

• One (1) year of practical experience in sales or customer relations
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and proficiency in another language (Spanish, and/or Arabic, and/or Pashto)  
• Fair housing training
• Onesite software experience

Working Conditions

An occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials can be expected. May be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided.

Physical Requirements 

While performing the duties of this job, the following functions are required: 

CONSTANTLY: sitting, standing/walking, finger dexterity, lifting/carrying under 10 pounds. 

FREQUENTLY: grasping/gripping, pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, squatting, climbing, lifting/carrying between 11-20 pounds. 

OCCASIONALLY: reaching above the shoulder, lifting/carrying over 20 pounds.

Compensation

$19.12 hour 

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.