Leasing Specialist

Make an impact

The Leasing Specialist reports directly to the Senior Property Manager they are responsible for the general marketing and leasing activity in a market. The Leasing Specialist must have a strong sales/leasing knowledge and be proficient in setting/achieving sales and occupancy goals. The Leasing Specialist must be customer service centric resulting in a high ability to retain residents and build customer rapport. The Leasing Specialist will be instrumental in monitoring customer feedback and adjusting rental rates/movein specials accordingly.

Primary responsibilities

• Maintain a strong 7075 closing ratio.
• Utilize strong onthephone communication skills to prerent our homes to perspective residents while offering the best customer service.
• Set and achieve market monthly sales goals retention rates and occupancy goals as defined by Bridge Homes management.
• Actively monitor vacancy and prioritize efforts to reduce marketing downtime. Assist in rental rate and concession setting for the market.
• Complete CMAs as needed.
• Review and create property descriptions and implement marketing efforts to promote our homes.
• Report to Senior property manager to assist in resident retention including but not limited to MTM follow ups Renewal team follow ups assist with move in followups audit move in checklists and tenant conversations around those items.
• Assist Senior Property Manager with collecting supporting documents and processing applications.
• Followup daily with prospects and input feedback review in Rently.
• Assist Property Managers and maintenance team with monthly rent ready inspections.
• Provide high level of customer service when performing movein orientations and renewal inspections.
• Follow Bridge Homes policies and procedures and comply with Fair Housing state and federal laws.
• Responsible for other duties and special projects as assigned.

What you should bring

• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Suite advanced Microsoft Excel QuickBooks or similar software and the ability to adapt to changing technology.
• PropertyWare knowledge would be preferred.
• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related leasing or property management experience with single or multifamily rentals; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Valid Insurance.
• Real estate license is preferred but not required.
• Excellent time management and organization skills and the ability to multitask Intermediate Microsoft Outlook Word and Excelwith proficient typing/keyboarding skills.
• Prioritize and address workload with little supervision.
• Professional demeanor and presence.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated sales experience with ability to close.
• Innovative approach to problem solving solutions driven.
• Team player in fast paced environment.
• Soft management skills with desire to advance.
• Strong customer quality and results orientation.
• Fluent in English speech and comprehension required Spanish speech and comprehension is a plus.

What we offer

• Full Insurance benefit suite including Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Short Term Disability Legal & Identity Theft Insurance and Pet Insurance.
• Company paid Life Insurance (option to buy additional available) and LongTerm Disability.
• Access to benefits concierge service.
• Access to Mental Health & WellBeing service.
• 401K:Bridge Investment Group will match your contributions dollarfordollar up to 6 of your pay. These contributions are fully vested immediately. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at a 4 contribution rate. *The employee must be at least 21 years of age and have worked for the Company for at least 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Employee will accrue 5.23 hours of paid time off per pay period for a total of 17 days per year.
• 11 Paid Holidays per year.
• Following six 6 months of employment at the Company you will be eligible per birth adoption or placement of a child for four 4 weeks of paid parental leave as the primary caregiver to the child or two weeks of paid parental leave as the secondary caregiver to the child. Following two years of employment at the Company you will be eligible for twelve weeks of paid parental leave per birth adoption or placement of a child if you are the primary caregiver of the child.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5000 per year of preapproved tuition expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of approved documentation. Repayment obligations may apply if employment terminates prior to 24 months.

We at Bridge acknowledge and appreciate the uniqueness of each individual understanding that our people are the key to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Our dedication extends beyond our business goals to making a positive impact in our communities and upholding Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R) principles at our properties and corporate locations. We evaluate all candidates based on merit without any discrimination based on race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation national origin or any other category protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer we are devoted to creating an inclusive hiring process. We actively work to eliminate barriers and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to provide fair opportunities and access throughout the recruitment hiring and employment experience.

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