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Leasing Specialist

United Group, Troy, New York, United States

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Overview Who We Are The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 years in business – is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with extensive industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all the communities we join. We have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Time Union’s Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years and nationally recognized as a Top Workplaces USA employer for five years running – most recently earning the 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace distinction. Our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2024. To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com

Join Our Team! We have an immediate need for a full-time

Leasing + Marketing Specialist

to join our team at

The Six at City Station , one of United Group’s newest professionally managed luxury multi-family apartment communities located in

Troy, NY . To learn more about our property, please visit:

https://www.thesixtroy.com

Marketing + Leasing

Assists in preparation of advertising and marketing materials

Assists in preparation of regular market surveys

Prepares weekly and monthly reports

Makes recommendations to improve marketing and leasing programs

Tours visitors of the community

Shows apartments to interested guests

Encourages interested guests to apply for residency

Leases apartments to qualified applicants

Assists applicant with application process

Closes sale of apartments

Keeps units leased to meet or exceed budget

Administration

Assists in the input of all data into computer system

Assists in preparation of all necessary packages for lease up move-ins

Creates letters/newsletters and/or flyers

Ability to handle any emergencies that may arise on site

Handles incoming phone calls

Communicates all problems and makes recommendations to the Property Manager

Concierge Assistance

Turns on/off the answer service and promptly retrieves all messages

Answers all phone calls/take messages and/or directs to the right department

Greets prospective and existing residents and assists them

Makes daily calls to residents on the Call list

Monitors the daily signup sheets and assists in updating them

Assists office with mailing out flyers and related collateral

Assists in preparing lease packets with all pertinent information

Assists with entering prospective residents/leads and completing work orders in Entrata

In the absence of Management, opens model apartment

Assist residents with various needs - valet parking, key entry, etc.

Delivers flyers, packages, and notices to residents

Keeps work areas clean, orderly, and safe

Completes daily log of property and activity

Responsible for monitoring all activity after hours, if needed

Responsible for responding to residents' requests and emergencies

Notifies property manager/on-call maintenance of all problems and potential issues

Monitors security systems as applicable

Job Overview + Requirements

Job Type: Leasing + Marketing Specialist, non – exempt; $24 per hour, plus bonus incentive program.

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm. Availability for some evenings + weekends depending on site tours/events is required.

Physical Requirements: walking, standing, light lifting and carrying

Required Education: College Degree or Applicable Work History

Required Experience: 1 – 2 years in apartment leasing/sales/marketing in Multi – Family housing; residential property management and/or lease – up experience preferred. Experience using Entrata software preferred.

Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication, sales and negotiation skills; Ability to solve problems involving residents and challenging situations.

Benefits & Time Off

Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.

Dental + Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.

Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.

401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.

Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.

PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.

Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.

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