Leasing Consultant

Part Time Leasing Consultant (El Cerrito, CA)

Apartment Community in El Cerrito is looking for a Part Time Leasing Consultant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. - Act as sales representative for the community. - Greets all residents and future residents in a professional and consistent positive manner. - Thorough knowledge of lease terms, specifications and all community policies. - Prepares and completes lease forms or agreements and collects rental deposit. - Maintain a consistent level of sales closings as determined by Supervisor. - Responsible for insuring the "model" apartments and target apartments are ready for show; responsible for maintaining work areas and office in clean and orderly manner; need to have an awareness of the "curb appeal" of the property. - Knowledgeable of required telephone and sales techniques. - Fully informed of current rental rates, sizes, locations and all amenities of the property. - Full knowledge of application information, screening processes and policies regarding rentals. - Complete guest cards, send thank-you notes, and follow up on every qualified prospect. - Develop and maintain an on-going resident retention program under direction of Property Manager. - Responsible for proper maintenance of all resident and property files. - Efficient and timely processing of all required administrative forms, reports and related information. - Courteous, efficient handling of resident requests and complaints. - Responsible for maintaining a professional appearance and attitude at all times. - Responsible for promoting positive resident relations. - Responsible for creating a sense of urgency when making appointments for future residents or prospects to visit the community and completing telephone and on site guest cards. - Responsible for completing follow-up with all prospects. - Input in MRI - And other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent Experience: 2-5 years' practical experience in sales or customer relations. Must speak and write English to effectively communicate with on-site staff, residents and prospective residents. Fair housing training preferred or will train. Organizational and filing skills required. General computer skills required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Plastic shield at work stations
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place