Leasing Specialist

At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

LEASING SPECIALIST - North Square at Mill District 

Amherst, MA

General Statement of Duties: Sells features and benefits of apartment living to prospective and current residents. Achieves and maintains occupancy goals. Responsible for all phases of the leasing process.

Supervision Received: Reports to Property Manager and/or Assistant Property Manager.

Supervision Exercised: No supervisory duties required.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions of the Position: (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Builds relationships with prospective and current residents and coordinates all phases of the leasing process: intakes, interviews, processing, preparation and distribution of applications.
• Provides polished and professional sales tours of the model apartment, vacant apartments and community amenities.
• Achieves tiered rent levels and occupancy goals.
• Coordinates and prepares annual lease renewals and income re-certifications.
• Updates daily turnover log, maintains waiting list, prepares weekly leasing reports and market study.
• Prepares lease packages and supplemental documents for new move-ins.
• Conducts new resident orientation.
• Provides backup support to Occupancy Specialist.
• Fosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, communities and associated agencies.
• Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations.
• Works patiently, professionally and cooperatively with residents and staff to provide high quality customer service. Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Associates degree or equivalent work experience required. Two years sales/leasing experience desirable.

Qualifications and Skills: Attention to detail required. Knowledge of subsidy regulations preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel. Highly motivated and able to work independently. Ability to handle resident or building emergency situations if needed. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Beacon Core Competencies required for all positions:
Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility.

Leasing Specialist Competencies required:
Customer Service, Product Knowledge, Sales Skills, Communication, Internet Savvy.

Beacon Communities is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, ancestry, gender identify or expression,  sexual orientation, national origin, martial or veteran status.