Leasing Consultant at Knoxville

Job Description

We are seeking dynamic professionals with strong relationship-building skills who thrive in a reward for performance" environment. With over 50 communities across the United States, FMG offers extensive training support and opportunities for growth. Our company culture combines the fulfilling purpose of providing homes with FUN and innovation in a family-like atmosphere. For more information about our top notch, award-winning communities, please visit our website at www.fogelman-management.com.

We are seekingan experiencedFulltime Leasing Consultant in Knoxville, TN at Steeplechase Apartments.

We offer the best of both worlds - a competitive base salary plus lease commissions and performance incentives.

The role of a leasing consultant encompasses sales, customer service and marketing skills. The primary responsibility of this position is to lease apartments through product demonstration and to implement marketing strategies. Other responsibilities include resident retention and customer satisfaction for the current residents and prospective residents. Administrative duties include completing lease paperwork, updating web advertising and inquiries, and completing leasing reports. Other responsibilities include thorough product knowledge of major competitors through site visits and telephone surveys.

Responsibilities

Lease apartments and sell the products and services of the property to prospects

Respond to internet leads, answer prospect calls and conduct property tours following the guidelines outlined in the mystery shop forms

Work to optimize occupancy while maximizing effective leased rent

Utilize established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios and work to achieve and exceed budgeted occupancy percentages

Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and that of major competition.

Accurately prepare and have a thorough knowledge of all lease-related paperwork

Maintain prospect traffic and leasing data, and assist with other computer data entry as necessary

Inspect units for move-ins to ensure units are ready.

Assist with planning and hosting of resident functions.

Responsible for auditing all lease and renewal files for key controls and bonus submission to the Community manager

Plan, schedule and organize resident functions as needed (may require after hours" time)

Review guest cards to ensure entry into current software system and follow-up as well as monitor any traffic trends.

Job Requirements

• Drug Screen, background check, and MVR report required for all conditional offers.
• We are seeking candidates with the same values as our own commitment to customer service, professionalism and the highest level of integrity.
• A minimum of a high school education or GED required.
• At least 1 year leasing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Intermediate knowledge of computers and Microsoft office programs (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Knowledge of social media outlets (facebook, twitter, blogs)
• Knowledge of internet marketing.
• Professional, business attire required.

If you are a qualified candidate who wants to work for the best, submit your resume and cover letter by email through the provided linkto take advantage of this fantastic opportunity!

Only those candidates whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Knoxville, Company: Fogelman Management Group.