Leasing Consultant in Phenix City, AL

at  Sunridge Management

REPORTS TO: PROPERTY MANAGER

The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of Leasing Consultant. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed.
Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.
It is imperative that you review closely these duties, skills, and physical requirements and that you understand you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities necessary to perform the job as described.
JOB BRIEF: The Leasing Consultant is the property’s sales representative whose primary duties are to greet prospects, to present professionally the features and benefits of their assigned property, and properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons. A Leasing Consultant is very service-oriented and strives to make current residents feel welcome and comfortable in their community. The Leasing Consultant will contact a person of authority should any situation warrant an action or decision not included in his or her duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements include maintaining good leasing and closing skills, being and staying organized, and
possessing basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of the day. Estimate 70% of time spent on feet and 30% sitting at a desk.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities: Bend/stoop/squat, pick up litter, filing, climb stairs, show and inspect the community, push or pull, open and close doors, reach above shoulder, store/retrieve supplies.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting the community and traveling between properties.
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
  Writing/typing/data entry, corporate/inter-office/resident communication, grasping/turning, telephone/doorknob use, finger dexterity, typing, operation of office equipment

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to complete forms, read and review reports, answer a wide variety of correspondence, view the computer screen. Frequent need to see small detail.
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach; e.g. inspecting the property and showing property.

HEARING REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate over the telephone and in-person with prospects, residents, vendors, and corporate employees.

SPEAKING REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate over the telephone and in-person with prospects, residents, vendors, and corporate employees.

DRIVING/TRAVELING REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent need (66% to 100% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to inspect surrounding neighborhood, make trips to the bank, visit the corporate office, conduct outreach marketing, and run property-related errands.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must have and maintain access to street legal, reliable transportation.

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Must have complete knowledge of Fair Housing Compliance laws or attend Fair Housing Training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must have complete knowledge of lease contract, application, and other addenda.
• Must have complete knowledge of Company policy and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Operations Manual.
• Must immediately notify his or her immediate supervisor or AVP of any illegal conduct by a vendor, resident, or another employee.