Leasing Professional (Lease Up)

Jefferson Apartment Group is a full-service real estate firm specializing in multifamily and mixed-use real estate investments through our acquisition, development, construction and property management services. We are seeking a Leasing Professional to join our team at J Optimist Park, a 350-unit, 6-story mid-rise that reflects the rich heritage and architecture of the neighborhood with its brick and ironwork industrial elements. The units are a mix of studio, one and two bedrooms ranging from 585 square feet to 1,027 square feet—some with private balconies and views of Uptown. /

Weekend hours are required.

The primary function of the Leasing Professional is to lease apartments and create a vital first impression for JAG Management Company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leases and markets vacant and upcoming apartments.
• Completes all leasing paperwork.
• Compiles and processes applications for approval.
• Explains lease and all appropriate addenda to new resident.
• Walks apartments and reports all necessary improvements.
• Assists with resident relations.
• Keys in all fees, deposits, and new lease information.
• Shows apartments to prospective leases.
• Walks models and shows units daily.
• Assists with marketing.
• Post ads on Craigslist and various other websites.
• Accepts and completes Notice to Vacate forms.
• Accepts rental payments.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Additional vocational training or four-year college degree preferred.
• Customer service and sales experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to walk frequently; sit frequently; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls frequently; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and communicate with speech clarity continually; climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, and bend occasionally. Employee must lift and/or move 15 pounds occasionally.
Work environment: Setting typical of a business office. This is an in-office position.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent individual and team performance-based bonus potential. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is offered to all full-time employees with medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO and rental discounts. Join a growing company with tremendous growth opportunities. EEO MFDV.