Leasing Specialist - Pillar Properties

Pillar Properties has an exciting opportunity available for a Leasing Specialist to join our team.

As a Pillar Properties Leasing Specialist, you make the difference between an apartment and a home!

Leasing Specialists are the first person our prospects meet when they begin their search for a new place to live. For you, it's building a remarkable relationship with all types of people and showing them your passion for ensuring they have an exceptional experience finding their new home.

Who We Are:

Pillar Properties is a privately-owned family property developer, owner, and operator with a proud history of success. Our approach is unwaveringly human, treating every relationship like family. Pillar Properties is a remarkable place to build your career.

We are on the list of Seattle Business Magazine's Washington's 100 Best Companies to Work For AND the Puget Sound Business Journal roster of Washington's Best Workplaces (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this position is between $20-$26 per hour and will vary based on skills, education, and experience. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future salary and career growth.
• Minimum of $150 Leasing Commission
• Additional Renewal and Quarterly/Yearly Bonus earning potential based on property and team performance
• $1,500 signing bonus will be paid out after 6 months of employment

What You'll Do:

• Interact directly with prospective and current residents, providing exceptional and consistent customer experiences
• Generate and manage leads, conducting effective follow-up on the phone and via email
• Understand your prospect's needs and be a subject expert on the community, neighborhood, and competition
• Tour apartment homes with prospects and regularly shop local competitors
• Participate in marketing initiatives and promotional programs, including creative online advertising, social media outreach, and resident events
• Contribute to occupancy and property goals, such as retention and satisfaction surveys
• Ensure accurate maintenance of resident files and administrative requirements
• Work weekends to be available when prospective residents are out looking for their new home
• Ensure homes and community are ready to show at all times and assist with entering maintenance requests

What You Bring:

• Strong sales and zealous passion for exceeding goals
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• A polished, professional appearance
• Must be proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office products, social media, and the internet.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starting personality that can work well with limited direction
• High-energy, motivated, and driven, with a curiosity for learning
• High School Diploma or GED required and prior experience in sales-oriented environment is preferred
• Prior experience in sales oriented environment is preferred
• Prior leasing experience is preferred

What We Offer:

• Fun, family-oriented work environment in a stable, growing company
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that creates a true sense of belonging
• Industry leading base pay plus monthly and annual performance bonuses, as well as tenure bonuses
• Vacation and Personal Time starting at 15-days per year with a bonus 5 extra days of personal time, plus paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision, flexible spending accounts, as well as life insurance benefits
• Generous company matched 401(k)
• 30-40% housing discount at any Pillar Properties community
• Wellness Plan that includes $600 annual reimbursement and Fitbit (or equivalent) device reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursements
• Paid Designations and company-sponsored training
• Opportunities for advancement and a focus on promoting from within

We are a cutting-edge company with high standards for quality. We believe that the next innovative move by Pillar can come from anywhere in the company. All voices contribute to our internal mantra of being Quietly Awesome and that drives us to Build Something Remarkable in all aspects of our business.

If you are seeking deeper connections within the industry and are passionate about helping us operate the best apartment homes in the Puget Sound area, we want to talk to you!

Drug testing and background checks are an employment requirement.

Pillar Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.