Leasing Specialist

LEASING SPECIALIST – Property in Aurora, IL

Horizon Realty Management, Inc is a fully integrated Real Estate company strategically investing in high-quality, well-located multifamily assets across North America. We seek a highly motivated Leasing Specialist with a proven sales track record, a strong work ethic, and an ability to derive energy from challenges and provide actionable solutions to join our onsite residential team.

As a Leasing Specialist, you will primarily work on all aspects of leasing operations, including handling incoming calls and online and in-person traffic, leasing apartments, and preparing leasing files for approval and renewals. You will work with the team to develop leasing marketing strategies and fully participate in outreach marketing, resident events, and leasing file audits. Your schedule will vary, and we need you full-time, up to 40 hours per week, including working up to 3 Saturdays a month.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greeting all residents and prospective residents who visit or call the Leasing Office.
• Completes guest card information.
• Determines needs and preferences.
• Staying informed on the surrounding market, community amenities, and available floor plans.
• Perform market surveys of the surrounding market, physically shop the properties competition.
• Communicating with prospective residents to schedule apartment tours, assessing their rental needs, and guiding them through the leasing path to view prepared model units and onsite amenities.
• Assists in creating and implementing a plan for marketing the property and improving resident satisfaction.
• Aggressively markets the property thru multiple media platforms, including, but not limited to telephone, text, email, social media, etc.
• Prepares and qualifies applications to present to the Community Manager for approval.
• Invite all prospects to complete and sign lease documents, collect qualifying information, and follow leasing protocol to prepare lease files for review and audit.
• Performs any additional duties assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent sales, negotiation, and closing skills, including persistence, competitiveness, and desire to succeed.
• Excellent social media knowledge, including creating content, building interest in our community, product awareness, and market reach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel & Outlook.

Education:

• The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma, an Associate's or Bachelor's degree,
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance are needed.
• Must be able to work a flexible workweek as required, including weekends.

Experience:

• Multifamily Property Leasing Specialist: 2 years required, candidates with less than 2 years will not be considered
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, and strong computer proficiency, including direct experience with RealPage Onesite.

This position makes use of onsite golf carts for purposes of property tours and inspections. The identified candidate is required to provide proof of a valid Driver's License in good standing for consideration of hire.

Why you should join Horizon Realty Management:

At Horizon Realty Management, Inc, our employees are our greatest investment. We make people our priority and strive to create a culture of respect, health and safety, and equal opportunity to support employees in meeting their goals. When you join Horizon Realty Management, Inc, you join a strong and committed team. You will have access to employer-provided medical insurance options, an excellent culture that supports a work-life balance with time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and paid holidays, and an opportunity to live onsite within our portfolio with our employee discount.

Horizon Realty Management, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 an hour (based on experience)

Competitive Benefits:

• 401(k) , Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off,
• Occupancy, Renewal and Collection bonus.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aurora, IL 60504: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Multifamily Property Leasing : 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, IL 60504 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person