Lamplighter Village is seeking to hire a professional full time leasing consultant to join their team in St. Paul, MN. As a leasing consultant you will develop, refine and effectively implement excellent telephone and personal sales skills. Specifically, to respond to property visits or telephone inquiries, conduct community/property tours. Lease apartment homes/townhomes and aggressively sell the products and services of the rental community. Work to optimize occupancy while maximizing effective leased rent.

Working Hours

Typically, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Property office hours may vary from property to property.

Benefits: Health, Flexible Spending Account, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD, LTD, STD, Critical Illness, Accident and 401(K).

9 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO accruals

https://www.stuartco.com/benefits/

Job Responsibilities and Duties

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain current knowledge regarding apartment/townhome availability, rates and features.
• Greet prospective residents. Discuss their housing needs and desires.
• Review information packet, floor plans, deposits, etc. Present information regarding community.
• Follow established policy and procedures in the qualification, screening and acceptance of applicants.
• Conduct property and apartment/townhome tour. Transport the prospect around the community in order to show amenities, models and available apartments/townhomes.
• Maintain prospect and leasing data on Guest Card and in Yardi.
• Follow up within 48 hours of showing prospective resident if lease was not signed. Send thank you card.
• Follow the community lease renewal program. Maximize resident renewals.
• Prepare lease-related paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Explain all lease documents to new and existing residents. Ensure all documents are correctly completed prior to resident move-in.
• Prepare marketing letters, flyers, etc. to prospective residents as appropriate.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare property information packet.
• Prepare move-in packet.
• Assist with managing the day-to-day operation of the community. Work closely with Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager to ensure apartments/townhomes are ready for move-in and maintained in a satisfactory manner. Assume responsibility for community operations when Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager are off-site, resulting in the Leasing Consultant being the senior office staff person in-site.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Maintain and safeguard confidential information.
• Remain flexible, receptive and adaptive to change.
• Understand and apply basic principals of good housekeeping and safety.
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Job Standards

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years leasing or retail experience preferred.
• Ability to deal well with people and to get them to feel comfortable quickly.
• Ability to “close” a sale.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work projects.
• Follow and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.

StuartCo, founded in 1970, represents a diverse array of market-rate and affordable apartment and townhome options in popular urban and suburban locations. We also offer student housing and senior housing campus which includes memory care, independent and assisted living options.

StuartCo is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We review all applications.

StuartCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.