• Leasing Specialist (Part Time)

    The Caton Companies (Harrisonburg, VA)


    Are you a people person? Are you positive and upbeat? Do you have a helpful and friendly attitude? Would you love working with totally cool people who work hard and have fun in the process?

     

    Sunchase JMU, a member of The Caton Companies, is seeking a part-time Leasing Specialist, for our property in Harrisonburg, VA. This is a very exciting opportunity to work for a growing company! Starting pay is $14.00/hour.

    Summary/Objective

    The Leasing Specialist reports to the Marketing Manager and will perform the duties described below in a competent, professional, and timely manner in accordance with Federal Fair Housing Laws.

    Essential Functions

    General Duties

    A. To promptly answer phones.

    B. Schedule tours and show apartments.

    C. Follow-up with all prospects following and approved procedure.

    D. To personally greet customers as they enter the office.

    E. Generate computer leases and complete all lease procedures.

    F. To consistently acquire a 33% show to lease ratio.

    G. To consistently acquire a 62% telephone performance.

    H. To consistently acquire a 50% phone to tour conversion.

    I. Contribute marketing ideas and strategies to renting apartments including the production of ads and fliers.

    J. Check and respond to office email.

    K. Notify current residents of an upcoming tour.

    Resident Relations

    A. Refer all resident questions and problems to the appropriate Marketing Manager or Property Manager.

    B. To assist with resident events.

    C. Maintain a sense of responsibility to MSC as well as to the residents.

    Office Obligations

    A. Process applications, leases, and contact sheets in a timely manner.

    B. Filing as needed.

    C. Front desk (i.e. answer phones, greet and direct incoming traffic, etc.).

    D. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

    E. Track tours & document in show-to-lease spreadsheet

    F. Be familiar with DocuSign

    IV. Success Factors

    A. Percentage of shows to leases is at least 33%

    B. Rent Dynamics Telephone Performance Analysis is at least 62% and a phone to tour conversion rate of 50%

    C. Leasing packets, from qualified applicants are accurate and the checklist is complete.

     

    Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

     

    This is a part-time position; hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.,

     

    some Saturdays and Sundays required, 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m..

    Required Education and Experience

    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    • Previous experience in leasing/sales/customer service a plus

    • Driver’s License required

    Company Benefits

    • Part time position with no benefits.

    Why you should apply:

    Excellent working environment

     

    Working for a company that cares about your success

     

    Working for a growing company

     

    Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.

     

    MSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer