Columbia Residential is looking for a Community Leasing Specialist to become a part of our team! As a member of the Columbia Residential family, you will become an integral contributor to fulfilling the mission and vision of the company.

See the link to apply for career opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/ColumbiaResidential Position Summary:
The Community Leasing Specialist interacts directly with prospective and current residents by marketing, showing, and leasing apartment homes courteously and promptly.
Job Specific Competencies:

• Prepare the property for receiving guests before the time designated for opening the office by established procedures.
• Lease apartments and aggressively sell their products and services with an acceptable closing ratio to achieve established goals and exceed budgeted occupancy percentages.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations and functions of the community including answering the phone, taking work orders, data entry, planning/hosting resident functions, community newsletter, etc.
• Conduct site tours for prospects; offer an introduction to the Community amenities; show decorated model apartment homes and/or the vacant market-rate units.
• Develop, refine, and effectively implement excellent telephone, personal sales, and customer service techniques.
• Design marketing campaigns to generate activity, cold calling businesses to generate hot leads. Decorate units to become show units.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of apartments available to rent, a list of prospective residents, and, a list of current information concerning renewals.
• Contact current residents in person and by written correspondence to renew the lease while negotiating the highest rent increase possible.
• Prepare all lease-related documents, move-in, and welcome packages. Explain all lease documents to new and existing residents. Ensure all documents are completed accurately prior to resident move-in.
• Conduct pre-qualifications and rental verifications of prospective residents by company and housing rules and regulations.
• Follow established policies and procedures in the qualification, screening, and acceptance of applicants for residency.
• Deliver resident gifts; assist with move-in/move-out procedures by inspecting units before resident’s move-in to ensure units are clean and rent-ready.

Position Qualifications:
Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) for consideration.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent form, 2-year college or Technical School preferred.

Experience/Specialized Knowledge:

• Sales and Customer Service.
• Property Management Software and Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Complete in-house training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Passion – Enjoy the work you do; demonstrate a pleasant professional demeanor and show a desire for success.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Exhibit behavior that is consistent with the Vision, Mission Statement, and Core Values of the Company; make the work environment enjoyable for self and others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flexible Benefits Options
Because we know that compensation is not your only consideration when making a career decision, Columbia Residential offers a rich and competitive benefits package to our team members.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance-based Bonus Program
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time-Off (including your birthday!)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Referral Program

Our Company Culture is Represented By These Core Values
Columbia Residential is the leading property management and Development Company in this region, specializing in the low-affordable market. Our Mission Statement is:

• To provide quality, safe, and affordable housing for low and moderate-income families.
• To provide an environment for its team members to excel and to be recognized and rewarded for their accomplishments.
• To provide the principals and partners with a fair return on their efforts and investments.

As a growing company with more than 50 communities in the Atlanta, GA area, we are always looking to add professional and superior Community Leasing Specialists/Leasing Consultants to our management team to align with our Mission Statement and Core Value for the communities we serve.

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Responsiveness
• Respect
• Character

If these Core Values are part of your attributes, we welcome you to join Columbia Residential!