Leasing Consultant/ Community Administrator (Montecito)

APARTMENT LEASING CONSULTANT/ COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR (Montecito Apartments) - Rancho Cucamonga, CA 

About Us: Lewis Apartment Communities is a leading property management company dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences to our residents. We own and manage a portfolio of high-quality apartment communities across the Inland Empire area of Southern California. We are seeking an Apartment Leasing Consultant/ Community Administrator to join our team and contribute to our commitment to excellence.

Career Overview: As an Apartment Leasing Consultant/ Community Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for prospective residents and play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere in our communities. Some of your responsibilities as a leasing consultant will be to use your strong sales skills to assist potential residents in finding their perfect home and ensuring a smooth leasing process. As a Community Administrator you will work with the Community Director and staff to provide a variety of services to current and potential residents.

Responsibilities as a Leasing Consultant: 

• Greet and engage with prospective residents, providing tours of the community and available units with a strong sales focus.
• Conduct thorough and informative property tours, highlighting key features and amenities while effectively showcasing the benefits of living in our communities.
• Explain leasing policies, answer questions, and utilize your sales acumen to encourage applicants to complete the application process.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of property availability, pricing, and special promotions, using this information to drive sales.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current residents to promote resident retention.
• Assist in the preparation of leasing agreements and related paperwork, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Perform market research to stay informed about competitive properties and market trends, leveraging this information to improve sales strategies.
• Collaborate with the property management team to meet and exceed leasing goals and occupancy targets.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing strategies that emphasize our competitive edge and attract potential residents.

Responsibilities as a Community Administrator:

• Managing the resident services desk
• Administering monthly rent collection
• Posting rent, notices and following up on delinquencies 
• Maintaining resident files
• Managing incoming mail/packages/resident deliveries
• Working alongside the maintenance and leasing staff
• Answering phones/email
• Handling resident inquiries/questions
• Promoting an overall positive, proactive first and lasting impression of the community

Skills to help you Succeed: 

• Previous sales experience, preferably in upscale retail/consumer sales, property management, or other applicable sales products, services, or industries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to close sales.
• Proficiency in common office software, such as MS Outlook, Word, etc. Experience with property management software (e.g., OnsSite, Yardi, AppFolio) is a plus.
• Willingness to work weekends is required (your days off are during the week).

Your Pay: $22.50- $23.50/hour plus a strong sales commission structure leads you to a starting annual salary potential of high $45k-high 50+k/year to start, or more depending on your community and performance.

Other Perks: $650 allowance for stylish work attire with $450 each subsequent year, $60/month cellphone allowance, annual bonus and pay raise eligibility, a variety of medical and dental benefits plans, $36/month for clothing dry cleaning, a 401K savings plan with company match, apartment discounts, vacation time, advancement potential and much more.