Leasing And Marketing Consultant - College Pointe

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Edgewood Properties, a top developer and property management company based in New Jersey, is currently looking for experienced Leasing and Marketing Consultants to work full-time. Candidate shall have prior experience in a sales or leasing role. We are looking for career-minded professionals who recognize the value of a career path. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience leasing at a luxury community. The successful candidate must have strong organizational abilities, follow-up skills, and an attention to detail that often makes the difference with prospective and current residents. Must be able to multi-task and adapt to changing schedules that will include some weekends and holidays. This position includes showing apartments within the community.

The Leasing and Marketing Consultant role is primarily a sales position with a strong emphasis on customer service, meeting goals, marketing the community and units, and achieving results. As a Leasing and Marketing Consultant, you will manage the sales process, from start to finish; presenting our apartment homes and communities in a compelling way, overcoming objections, building relationships and creating excitement. You will maintain these relationships by providing excellent customer service and helping current residents resolve problems as they arise. A successful Leasing and Marketing Consultant must demonstrate strong sales, customer service, organization, multi-tasking and communication skills. Basic computer skill and phone skills are required.

Responsibilities:

• Keeping a high level of service in mind with every task while resolving conflict to benefit all concerned parties
• Lead management- follow up regularly with potential leads
• Touring apartment homes and community grounds including models, amenities, and vacant apartments
• Facilitating the move in /move out process
• Executing on site marketing and advertising directives- managing ILSs/ website content/ social media accounts
• Respecting the boundaries of confidentiality, fair housing laws and safety
• Preparing lease documents and related paperwork for management
• Work with the maintenance department to handle apartment turnovers, move ins, and work order requests and assist in maintaining the cleanliness of show units and tour routes
• Managing and contributing to positive online reputation management
• Manage resident renewals and distribute and follow up on renewal notices
• Manage Broker relations, including managing MLS listings
• Promoting positive resident relations
• Ensure a high level of professionalism and customer service
• Greeting all residents, future residents and internal team members in a professional and consistent positive manner
• Sell the value of the community features as they relate to the customers needs to close om a sale
• Attend all resident events and contribute to the resident retention efforts

• Assist in the preparation of newsletters and resident activities.
• Be a market knowledge expert and prepare monthly market survey.

Basic duties include but are not limited to:

• Answering telephones and providing exceptional service
• Accepting maintenance requests and efficiently handling resident calls
• Creating a sense of urgency when making appointments for future residents to visit the community
• Additional duties as assigned by Management
• Asking for the deposit and closing the lease*
• Opening models and inspecting the tour path
• Following standard office procedures
• Orienting himself or herself with the property and surroundings
• Assisting with any other office function that may be delegated by the Community Manager or other staff members
• Preparing coffee and refreshments as requested
• Assisting residents with rental, move-in, and renewal paperwork
• Completing telephone and on-site guest cards/traffic reports

• Specific procedures and criteria may vary from community to community

Ideal candidates will have:

• Reliable transportation
• A positive, upbeat attitude
• Basic typing and clerical skills
• Strong customer service background and skills
• Projection of a professional image by following dress code and appearance standards as set forth by the community
• Clean criminal background
• No prior apartment evictions
• Excellent telephone skills
• Sales skills
• Ability to multi-task

Customer Service Industry, Retail, Leasing, Marketing

In return, we offer competitive compensation, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits,

life insurance, a 401(k), and a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement.

Also includes on-site company fitness gym, discounts on housing and home appliances.

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.edgewoodproperties.com/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.