Description
MetroDel is excited to announce that we are in the construction phase and looking to add an enthusiastic Leasing Assistant. As a Leasing Assistant, you will guide people through the process of becoming a resident from the time they inquire about living with us to the time they move in. You will continue the relationship by taking care of their needs to ensure a high quality of community living and feeling of home. This position will report to the Leasing Manager. If you are flexible, motivated and want to join a growing company, then this is the role for you!
This position will be split between our Dover, Delaware and Newark, Delaware communities.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Lease available apartments, including scheduling and showing apartments as needed; renew existing leases.
- Lead outside marketing efforts.
- Conduct market research and assist with business outreach marketing, resident functions, and other promotional programs.
- Assist residents and provide outstanding customer service.
- Build lasting relationships with residents.
- Communicate important information to residents with well written and professional notices.
- Process rent payments and maintain collections according to policy.
- Stay abreast of Fair Housing laws and regulations.
- Ensure property site conditions are impeccable.
- Coordinate and communicate with the maintenance staff to include work orders and maintenance requirements at the property.
- Lead and/or assist with additional projects and/or duties as assigned by management.
- Utilize property management software to record and maintain information.
- Utilize Microsoft office suite for company communications.
Competencies:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Motivation to succeed driven by your desire to meet or exceed goals and earn commissions based on your performance
- The ability to work well in a high volume and sometimes stressful environment
- The ability to work well independently as well as within a team setting
- A positive attitude, and the desire to learn and develop your skills
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Requirements:
- HS Diploma
- Ability to work weekends or extended hours as needed for leasing/events/property emergencies.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of Marks or Yardi systems a plus.
- Team-oriented seeking rigorous and challenging environment for career development
Benefits
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability)
- Health Savings Plan (HSA)
- 401k Plan-Match
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Rent Discount Benefit