Leasing Specialist at The Michaels Organization

Bloomington, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Customer Service, Detail Oriented, RealPage Software Knowledge, LIHTC Understanding, Section 8 Experience

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Overview The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day. Responsible for developing marketing programs to generate prospective residents and for converting those prospective residents into actual residents; achieving occupancy goals for the property. Responsibilities 1. Greeting and answering questions, both by phone and in-person from prospects and current residents in a professional and positive manner 2. Develop both print and internet marketing and advertising strategies 3. Daily follow-up on guest cards. 4. Participate in outreach marketing activities, distribute flyers, advertising and marketing materials 5. Facilitate “move-in” process including touring models or vacant units, set-up of mini-models as needed, promoting the property and lease signing 6. Assist with application verifications 7. Conduct marketing surveys, shop competitors where applicable and complete Marketing Reports 8. Conduct all business transactions in accordance with Michaels policies and procedures, and in compliance with Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit reporting Act and all Federal and State laws 9. Perform additional duties as assigned by management Qualifications Required Experience: Two or more years’ experience with Marketing/Leasing and Customer Service Required Education/Training: High School Diploma required, any college level marketing course work preferred. Required Skills and Abilities: Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.Must be creative with regard to developing innovative and effective marketing presentations, but must also be detailed oriented regarding applications, verifications and compliance.RealPage software knowledge is a plus.Understanding of LIHTC or Section 8 and mixed finance properties experience also a plus. Working Conditions: Primarily an office position, but must have the ability to take prospective residents to tour models and vacancies as well as distribute flyers and advertising materials. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required. Salary Range Information: The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Rewards & Benefits: We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more. We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment. Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities. Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website. Come join our team. You’re going to love it here! Salary Range $16.00 per hour

Responsibilities

The Leasing Specialist is responsible for developing marketing programs to attract prospective residents and converting them into actual residents to achieve occupancy goals. This includes greeting prospects, conducting marketing surveys, and facilitating the move-in process.