Leasing Specialist

Our Leasing Specialists are essential to community success, serving as the primary drivers of our "WOW" customer experience for both current residents and future renters. This team member leads apartment tours, actively markets our premium rental homes, manages lead follow-up, and works to maximize property occupancy.

As a highly visible, forward-facing representative, you will engage daily with guests and residents. We are seeking a motivated, personable professional who possesses a demonstrated history of success in sales, leasing, or a related field.

Dream Here: Careers at Dream Live Prosper Communities

At Dream Live Prosper Communities, our mission extends beyond developing premier neighborhoods to cultivating exceptional career paths. We are actively searching for committed and motivated professionals to join our ranks and assist in fostering vibrant communities that enhance the lives of those we serve.

Operating as a subsidiary of DLP Capital, we maintain a steadfast dedication to a culture defined by excellence, advancement, and meaningful impact. Our organization is proud to have been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for 13 years consecutively and has received numerous accolades as a premier employer. Our staff consistently delivers superior service to ensure our residents truly value their living environment.

Dream Live Prosper Communities offers an ideal environment for those seeking a purpose-led career that prioritizes leadership and personal development.

About this opportunity: 

• Location: Dream Lehigh Valley, 100 Dream Drive, Wind Gap, PA 18091
• Compensation: $18.00-$23.00 per hour 
• Position type: Full-time 

What we are looking for in a Leasing Specialist Candidate:

• A strong background in multiple years of multifamily property management is required
• Proven ability to drive positive results while representing and promoting core values
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong outreach and social media marketing background
• Experience conducting accurate market surveys by conducting in-person shops on a regular basis
• A sense of empowerment, accountability, and success at achieving goals, driving performance, and developing team members
• Appfolio, G-suite, and Microsoft Office experience is a plus
• Organizing and coordinating resident events monthly

What you will do as a Leasing Specialist:

• Oversee the entire lead-to-lease journey, ensuring all inquiries receive a response within a 4-hour window.
• Lead professional property tours utilizing DLP's Standards of Excellence and expertly finalize lease agreements.
• Utilize established closing methods and digital resources to guide prospective residents through the application process.
• Generate consistent traffic by networking with local hospitals, universities, and major employers.
• Conduct weekly prospecting and establish cross-promotional partnerships with nearby businesses.
• Cultivate strong ties with both current and former residents to encourage community referrals.
• Design and implement resident initiatives aimed at improving the overall quality of life within the community.
• Perform routine property inspections and walk-throughs to maintain high standards of functionality and appeal.
• Manage all administrative tasks with precision, including CRM updates, guest card tracking, and lease documentation.
• Maintain regular communication with leadership and teammates while participating in all required training and meetings.
• Demonstrate effective time management and goal-oriented focus in all professional endeavors.

What Motivates Us:

Making an Impact: At DLP, making a difference is at the heart of everything we do, whether it's for our residents, investors, or business partners.

Embracing Challenges: We view roadblocks as opportunities and proactively seek solutions.

Growth: We've been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's fastest-growing private companies for thirteen consecutive years.

Who We Are:

What We Do: We finance the building of Thriving Communities.

Our Mission: To lead in funding and building Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing, transforming the nation.

Our Purpose: To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.

Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG): To positively impact 10 million lives by funding 5,000 Thriving Communities and becoming one of America's 100 largest private companies.

Our Culture: We work hard towards ambitious goals, driven by a purpose bigger than ourselves. We seek to make a difference in the affordable housing crisis and in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners. We follow our Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally, striving to Live Fully in all areas of life.

Core Values:

Driven for Greatness: Pursuing knowledge and growth both personally and professionally.

Living Fully: Achieving optimal health in all life aspects: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun, fulfillment, fitness, and finance.

Grit: Demonstrating endurance and commitment to achieve long-term goals.

Community: Elevating the greater good and cultivating thriving relationships.

Authenticity: Being true to ourselves and others, fostering growth through open dialogue.

Prepared to Win: Applying discipline and consistent effort to achieve our goals.

Kingdom Impact: Sharing God's love through our work and service.

Twenty-Mile March: Focusing on clear goals and consistently evaluating our performance.

Stewardship: Committing to those who trust us with their capital, communities, and careers.

Servant Leadership: Leading with high standards and humility, empowering growth and accountability.

Benefits and Perks:

PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at hr@dlpcapital.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policyhere.