Leasing Consultant | Lease Up - Landings at Hard Scrabble Apartments

Van Metre is seeking a Leasing Consultant at our brand-new lease-up property, The Landings at Hard Scrabble Apartments in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities

and impact. They are not only the face of our residential properties, but the heart of the community.

: Greet every visitor to the community with a warm welcome, making yourself available to answer questions and assist as needed Engage in sales activities to increase traffic and occupancy (i.e., grassroots marketing) Maintain thorough knowledge of the property and its amenities, and act as a resource for current and prospective residents Build relationships with prospective residents by conducting phone and email follow-up, scheduling and conducting property tours, and processing rental applications Provide excellent customer service by checking in with residents, addressing concerns, and conducting lease renewals Monitor service requests and communicate with the service team and residents to ensure concerns are resolved quickly and adequately In conjunction with the rest of the team, plan, organize, and conduct resident events Complete three exterior community inspections weekly and report any deficiencies found (i.e., landscaping/paint needs, property damage, etc.) Inspect vacant apartments and report needed repairs to service team in order to maintain superior product quality Prepare and complete all sales administrative tasks and reports (i.e., market surveys, etc.) Other sales, customer service, and property-related tasks, as needed

Benefits And Perks

As a Leasing Consultant , your primary focus will be to develop productive and positive relationships with residents (both current and prospective) that maximize client satisfaction, occupancy, and retention, while remaining true to Van Metre’s mission, vision, and values. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the lease-up of a brand-new, 288-unit community while helping establish Van Metre’s presence in the South Carolina market.

Requirements

: Previous experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, or related fields required 2+ years of leasing experience preferred Lease Up experience preferred Ability to conduct community and apartment inspections (inside and outside) in varying weather conditions Weekend work is required Bilingual preferred Competencies: Aptitude for working with people Professional demeanor and attitude Customer service skills Verbal and written communication skills Sales and goal orientation Time management and prioritization skills Social media skills

Compensation

and

Benefits

information: Van Metre offers excellent

, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program. We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.

: Medical and Dental Coverage through Cigna; Vision Coverage through EyeMed; Life, AD D, Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900 Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth p