Leasing Agent

Spartan Value Investors, LLC

Leasing Agent

Birmingham, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Vision insurance

    Overview Atlas Rental Property is one of the fastest growing property management companies in the Southeast. We currently manage approximately 2000 rental properties in North and Central Alabama as well as Chattanooga, Tennessee with plans to continue expansion in new and adjacent markets. We are seeking a Vendor Maintenance Coordinator to interact with tenants and vendors. This is a fully in-office role that reports to our Birmingham corporate headquarters.

    We are looking for capable Leasing Agent to present and lease properties to prospective tenants. The goal is to scout potential clients, turn them into actual ones and achieve high occupancy rates. As a Leasing Agent, you will become the public face of our property and the key liaison between the management office and our current and prospective renters. We're looking for a friendly, outgoing individual who has previous sales experience and can offer competent service to our renters. You will work with several other leasing agents who cover other territories and answer directly to the leasing manager. Top applicants are proficient multitaskers, organized and have strong people skills! This role requires a sales mentality as well as a candidate that is self-motivated.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    Answer and convert phone calls/leads received (via phone and email) into showings

    Meet with prospective renters and take them on tours of the units that interest them

    driving to and from showings is a requirement of the role that requires reliable transportation

    Follow up on scheduled self-showings in specified territory

    Collect completed rental applications and supporting documents.

    Work with AR and property management on application processing and decisions

    present alternative options to tenants when applicable

    Once approved, follow up with the tenant to arrange drop-off of security deposit

    Meet deposit quota expectations individually and as a team

    Maintain a pulse on the movement of properties in assigned territory, lead response, feedback, potential concerns, etc.

    Become an expert in assigned territory (specific needs, most desirable locations, etc.)

    Manage revolving job duties and be an efficient time manager

    Stay informed on active interest and availability (status) of assigned homes

    Qualifications Fitting the culture of Spartan is the utmost priority. Underneath that umbrella, the ideal candidate will have the following soft skills:

    Relational: Ability to professionally interact with all individuals in a variety of scenarios

    Highly Organized: successful track record in a task-oriented role of some sort

    Entrepreneurial spirt: experience within some form of high-stress environment

    Fierce: loves to accomplish and be a part of a growing team

    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Primarily Excel and Word) required

    Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

    Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills

    Customer service orientation

    Education: High school diploma or equivalent Bachelor's degree or 2 years of relevant experience preferred Minimum of 1 year professional experience in a commissioned based or bonused role

    Real estate license is not required upon hire but will obtained as part of training

    Compensation:

    The compensation package for this role includes a base annual salary of $45,000-$50,000 structured as a draw guarantee, with the option to bonus on each lease signing after meeting draw threshold as well as the potential for quarterly performance bonus after six months in role. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including PTO accrual that begins on day one and 401K with employer contribution after one year of service. We observe eight paid holidays in addition to PTO accrual and we offer paid parental leave after one year.