Leasing Consultant

We are seeking a Leasing Consultant with exceptional customer service skills and strong sales abilities to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advertise apartment vacancies on internet listing service websites (i.e., Craigslist, Zillow, etc.).
• Generate leads through advertisements, referrals and follow-up correspondence.
• Respond to phone/text/email inquiries and convert them to appointments/tours.
• Qualify and determine needs and preferences for prospective tenants and refer them to the appropriate apartment community/unit.
• Conduct apartment searches utilizing our internal database as well as the multiple listing service.
• Conduct showings of units.
• Conduct periodic open house events.
• Submit rental applications for approval which includes collecting of supporting documentation, collection of application fees/holding fees and submit to processing department for review.
• Obtain exclusive rental listings using our listing referral program.
• Send thank-you cards/emails and perform follow-up correspondence.
• Offer exceptional customer service to every client/agent/employee.
• Meet all sales goals as established by the Director of Sales and Operations.

• High school diploma
• At least one year of customer service experience
• At least one year of sales experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be willing to travel to various apartment communities
• Reliable and presentable vehicle, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance required
• Laptop (PC or MAC) and smartphone are required
• Must have leasing/broker’s license or ability to obtain one within 120 days
• Must become member of the Chicago Association of Realtors

Please note that this is an independent contractor position -- 100% commission with unlimited earning potential.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.