Van Metre Homes
Leasing Consultant – Aldon at Powell & Broad, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Van Metre is seeking a Leasing Consultant to serve as the face of our residential properties and key contributor to the company’s success. Leasing Consultants take pride in their work, recognizing the value of teamwork and ownership of their responsibilities.
As a Leasing Consultant, your primary focus will be to develop productive and positive relationships with residents (both current and prospective) that maximize client satisfaction, occupancy, and retention, while remaining true to Van Metre’s mission, vision, and values.
Responsibilities
Greet every visitor to the community with a warm welcome, making yourself available to answer questions and assist as needed.
Engage in sales activities to increase traffic and occupancy (i.e., grassroots marketing).
Maintain thorough knowledge of the property and its amenities, and act as a resource for current and prospective residents.
Build relationships with prospective residents by conducting phone and email follow-up, scheduling and conducting property tours, and processing rental applications.
Provide excellent customer service by checking in with residents, addressing concerns, and conducting lease renewals.
Monitor service requests and communicate with the service team and residents to ensure concerns are resolved quickly and adequately.
In conjunction with the rest of the team, plan, organize, and conduct resident events.
Complete three exterior community inspections weekly and report any deficiencies found (i.e., landscaping/paint needs, property damage, etc.).
Inspect vacant apartments and report needed repairs to service team in order to maintain superior product quality.
Prepare and complete all sales administrative tasks and reports (i.e., market surveys, etc.).
Other sales, customer service, and property-related tasks, as needed.
Requirements
Previous experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, or related fields.
Prior experience in leasing or property management is preferred.
Ability to conduct community and apartment inspections (inside and outside) in varying weather conditions.
Aptitude for working with people.
Professional demeanor and attitude.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Sales and goal orientation.
Time management and prioritization skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $18.00–$20.00 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills).
Annual Bonus Potential, Renewal and Leasing Commissions.
Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 Volunteer Days off, 2 Personal Days, Winter Break, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave.
Insurance Benefits: Medical and Dental Coverage through Cigna; Vision Coverage through EyeMed; Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account.
Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches.
Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $900.
Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities.
Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company; employee discount through Intercoastal Mortgage.
Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance.
As set forth in Van Metre Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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As a Leasing Consultant, your primary focus will be to develop productive and positive relationships with residents (both current and prospective) that maximize client satisfaction, occupancy, and retention, while remaining true to Van Metre’s mission, vision, and values.
Responsibilities
Greet every visitor to the community with a warm welcome, making yourself available to answer questions and assist as needed.
Engage in sales activities to increase traffic and occupancy (i.e., grassroots marketing).
Maintain thorough knowledge of the property and its amenities, and act as a resource for current and prospective residents.
Build relationships with prospective residents by conducting phone and email follow-up, scheduling and conducting property tours, and processing rental applications.
Provide excellent customer service by checking in with residents, addressing concerns, and conducting lease renewals.
Monitor service requests and communicate with the service team and residents to ensure concerns are resolved quickly and adequately.
In conjunction with the rest of the team, plan, organize, and conduct resident events.
Complete three exterior community inspections weekly and report any deficiencies found (i.e., landscaping/paint needs, property damage, etc.).
Inspect vacant apartments and report needed repairs to service team in order to maintain superior product quality.
Prepare and complete all sales administrative tasks and reports (i.e., market surveys, etc.).
Other sales, customer service, and property-related tasks, as needed.
Requirements
Previous experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, or related fields.
Prior experience in leasing or property management is preferred.
Ability to conduct community and apartment inspections (inside and outside) in varying weather conditions.
Aptitude for working with people.
Professional demeanor and attitude.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Sales and goal orientation.
Time management and prioritization skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $18.00–$20.00 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills).
Annual Bonus Potential, Renewal and Leasing Commissions.
Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 Volunteer Days off, 2 Personal Days, Winter Break, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave.
Insurance Benefits: Medical and Dental Coverage through Cigna; Vision Coverage through EyeMed; Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account.
Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches.
Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $900.
Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities.
Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company; employee discount through Intercoastal Mortgage.
Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance.
As set forth in Van Metre Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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