About the Role
The Leasing Specialist thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong negotiation and communication skills. They are primarily responsible for leasing units and maintaining an occupancy rate of 100% in a portfolio of multi-residential apartments.
Responsibilities
- Provide detailed information about vacant suites to prospective residents via various channels.
- Manage the flow and responses from email sales leads to completion of lease for all properties in assigned portfolio and assist with any future CRM lead programs.
- Respond to rental inquiries in person, by phone and e-mail in a timely, pleasant and informative way.
- Schedule appointments with prospective residents, build a relationship and show vacant suites.
- Complete guest cards and daily traffic report.
- Provide a weekly summary to leasing and marketing departments.
- Promote resident retention by communicating effectively with existing residents and ensure, in close cooperation within the Property Management team, that resident issues are dealt with.
- Maintain a working knowledge of competitive buildings and conduct regular market surveys of these properties.
- Provide feedback and recommendations on rental rates, promotions and overall market conditions with a view to maximizing revenue at the property.
- Work closely with Marketing Team to update advertising and media channels, promotional programs and signage for the property.
- Encourage and promote online leasing process for applications including deposits, pre-authorized payment and resident portal registrations.
- Maintain the customer database and ensure that all leads are responded to, and all traffic documented appropriately.
- Provide prospective residents with the rental application form or, with the online instructions to complete the rental application.
- Schedule Tenancy Agreement signing appointment with resident(s) and have Tenancy Agreement signed by all relevant parties.
- Notify applicants of the status of their application within two business days of completion.
- Return all monies to ‘declined’ applicants as per company policy.
- Manage leasing metrics on traffic conversion from lead to lease to assist in decision making.
- Manage initial tenant insurance administration to obtain target registrations on move-in.
- Inspect all vacant units on a weekly basis.
- Communicate and work with Property Management to ensure suites are delivered on time and as promised.
- Ensure that units are clean and well-maintained; coordinate with Property Manager if units fail to meet acceptable standards of cleanliness.
- Coordinate and ensure correct move-in procedures with Site Administrator.
- Ensure effective and precise filing of all relevant documents.
- Ensure effective communication with Residential Property Manager and the Marketing and Leasing Teams.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements
- Must read and write English fluently.
- Two years customer-service/sales experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Be willing to work irregular hours as rental offices are open seven days a week, including evenings and weekends.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Skills
- Actively supports our values of: Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Trust
- Utilizing effective leasing/sales strategies
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Intermediate understanding of MS Office.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Team player, works well with others.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Good multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Portray professional image.
- High stress tolerance.
- Ability to understand and speak a second language, an asset.
Experience Level
- Two years customer-service/sales experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Residential property management experience.
- Yardi Voyageur and Property Vista experience.
Education Level
- Secondary School Completion
- College Degree
About the Company
- Sterling Karamar Property Management values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and offer reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
