Leasing Specialist
WHO WE ARE –
VareCo is a private real estate investment company specializing in value-add opportunities across multi-family markets in Des Moines, Iowa. We collaborate with LivLavender, our portfolio management company to manage our diverse portfolio. We are seeking a highly motivated Leasing Specialist for our Portfolio Management team.
Role: Leasing Specialist
Reports to: Director of Property Management
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $45,000- $60,000 with bonus opportunities
Location: Des Moines Iowa Area
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Paid Holidays, PTO, and 401kSUMMARY --
As a Leasing Specialist, your primary responsibility would be to portray the community’s services, amenities, and offerings to prospects during personalized tours in an engaging manner, in order to successfully convert them into residents. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication and customer service skills, as you will be the first point of contact future residents have with the community and management company. In addition, it is expected that you will be able to effectively sell the life that prospects can have as members of the community.RESPONSIBILITIES –
● Answer all leads within 24 hours of receipt.
● Keep in touch with all inquiries constantly until the lead is no longer active.
● Schedule and lead tours of properties
● Process applications in accordance with established criteria within 24 hours
● Facilitate the move-in process for residents
● Sign a minimum of 20 leases in a calendar month
● Be a positive representative of LivLavender and VareCo's services & standards
QUALIFICATIONS --
● Possess strong proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (including Excel) ● Display exceptional interpersonal and written communication abilities
● Utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making
● Efficiently manage time and balance multiple tasks
● Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
● Sales experience is strongly preferred
● Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly and effectively resolve construction-related issues.
WORKING AT VARECO
● A dynamic team of scrappy, ambitious, hustling individuals who strive to reach their goals and push each other to do the same.
● A fast-paced environment – All team members must possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing processes, procedures, and goal expectations. ● Each department may at some point be asked to go into a resident’s unit as part of the nature of the position within portfolio management.
Are you looking for a role that will help you to reach your highest potential? Our team is searching for someone with a passion for greatness and the skills to match. Are you driven, knowledgeable, and have the necessary experience? We'd love to hear from you! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our amazing team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.