What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Specialist position at Standard Life Apartments, Jackson, MS?
WHO WE ARE:
Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and established over thirty-five years ago, HRI Properties (HRI) is a full-service real estate development company and a national leader in the adaptive reuse of historic structures. HRI Properties is vertically integrated with expertise in development, construction, design, governmental relations, environmental matters, historic landmark designation, and property management.
HRI Management, LLC (HRIM) is the multi-family property management entity within HRI Properties. HRIM manages a diverse portfolio of fifty-three multi-family developments consisting of five thousand units that offer luxury, affordable, and mixed-income living opportunities and over two hundred thousand square feet of office/retail space in a five-state area for HRI Properties, HRI Communities, and third-party property owners.
At HRIM, our long-term track record of success is attributable to our associates and their impact on the communities we manage. Our team is as diverse and unique as our property portfolio mix, and we are proud to have one of the highest employee retainage/tenure records in our industry. We welcome and embrace all ethnicities, cultures, ages, and lifestyles and hire individuals who can choose where they want to work. Because of our reputation and company culture, they decide to work at HRIM.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Leasing Specialist is responsible for maintaining successful and consistent marketing and leasing of the property.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in the selection and maintenance of the model apartments, target units, and mini models as necessary
- Conducts daily inspections and monitors the tour route
- Demonstration and showing of models and vacant units for leasing using the interpersonal selling approach
- Consistent and prompt follow-up and follow-through on prospects and applicant and resident inquires
- Accurately communicate the term of all lease documents
- Maintains accurate and organized lease files and weekly traffic activity reports
- Computes and updates current Market Survey Reports correctly and timely
- Assists in the lease renewal program through accurate notification and consistent, creative resident retention programs
- Politely and skillfully use the telephone to encourage prospects to lease apartments and respond to residents and various telephone requests
- Plans, hosts, and participates in monthly activities for the residents
- Accurately records maintenance requests
- Views apartments and prepare move-in inventory 24 hours before the scheduled move-in
- Assists with administrative tasks as assigned by the Property Manager or Leasing Manager, including but not limited to posting rents, collecting rents, typing or filing
- Orders Leasing supplies
- Assists in cold-calling on local businesses in the area
- Maintains marketing outreach files and follow up
- Reviews all advertising for accuracy and placement
- Maintains information on calls, visits, and leases from all sources
- Produces monthly newsletters
- Perform other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED
- One to two years of leasing experience, preferred
- Yardi experience, preferred
- Basic computer skills, including utilizing Microsoft programs, preferred
WE OFFER COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
- Affordable Health Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness Program)
- Employer-Paid Benefits
- 401K with Company-Matching
- Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled