Description:
ECI Group is currently hiring an experienced Leasing Consultant to oversee leasing results and strategy.
The Leasing Consultant is a critical member of our onsite community team, marketing and leasing apartments to prospective residents while providing fantastic customer service throughout the entire lease process and on an ongoing basis to residents.
Our Leasing Consultants make a big impact in many small ways - a friendly smile, a welcoming handshake, taking a genuine interest in our residents and prospective residents.
Our Leasing Consultants create a positive and lasting influence on visitors, prospects, and residents, and understand the importance of every interaction.
As a Leasing Consultant, you manage your own success by attaining leasing goals, such as occupancy and rent growth, and by building rapport with prospects and residents.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who enjoys being hands-on, helping customers and motivating team members.
Does this sound like you? Join us!
About Us
ECI Group has been building communities and enriching lives for over 50 years by developing, building, investing in, and operating multifamily housing throughout the southeast.
ECI Group was founded upon the vision of purpose beyond profit, dedicated to delivering Excellence, Commitment and Integrity to every community we touch.
What’s In It For You?
In addition to competitive pay, ECI’s robust benefits package includes:
Commission Potential
30% Rental discount at ECI properties
Health, dental, vision, and short and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and company holidays
401k plus 4% company match
Wellness plans, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care
Individually curated professional development programs via our Path to Excellence Program
What You’ll Do
Drive the sale by highlighting the quality of the community and the lifestyle of an apartment home.
Follow established policies and procedures to aide prospects in the qualification, screening and acceptance of applications for residency.
Ensure apartments are prepared for move-in including inspection, keys, remote and parking permit
Deliver unmatched service to residents to exceed their expectations, while maintaining resident retention.
Manage and track marketing strategies metrics, including advertising, promotions and publications.
Review aged vacancies, market-ready apartments and models.
Participate in resident functions and other ECI Group sponsored resident activities after hours and/or on weekends.
Consistently meet individual rental and renewal goals.
Assist in the performance of the turn process and walk vacant units.
Visit other locations when assigned by Community Manager, Assistant Manager or Leasing Manager.
Respond to resident requests and help to minimize and resolve resident problems.
Respond to internet leads and other inquiries by prospective residents.
Requirements:
What You’ll Need
High school diploma or GED along with a valid driver’s license.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
A minimum of 1 year of related leasing experience.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to influence and motivate clients and colleagues.
Knowledge and experience with Compliance to Fair Housing and ADA regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely and organized manner.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed, must be willing to work on Saturdays.
Must be able to tour the community with clients, which includes walking the property and climbing stairs.
What’ll Set You Apart
Prior leasing and/or sales experience preferred.
Prior customer service experience is also a plus.
Physical Activities and Work Environment
Requires frequently being on your feet; may regularly climbing stairs to access upper floor apartments.
Requires working indoors (majority of time); may require working outside in various weather conditions.
ECI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.