Senior Leasing Consultant - Van Metre Companies

At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre has a Senior Leasing Consultant position available at one our residential properties, Barrington Park Apartments in Manassas, VA!

Leasing Consultants are not only the face of the property; they are the heart of the community. Anyone can respond to an ad for an apartment, but it is the Leasing Consultant that gets someone to walk in the door and then decide to stay. At Van Metre, we recognize, appreciate, and reward you for this. You are a key contributor to the company's success and we are so thankful for that. It is our job to give you the tools to make you successful, and that is exactly what we strive to do. As Leasing Consultant, you will have access to a variety of trainings and other professional development opportunities. At Van Metre, we like to promote from within, so we are looking for eager, motivated, and driven individuals looking for a career and not just a job.

As SeniorLeasing Consultant, you will be responsible for assisting with all leasing duties related to the property, including maximizing occupancy, scheduling appointments, securing rentals, and promoting resident retention.

Responsibilities:                                          

• Strong sales and customer service background
• Greeting prospective residents and providing them with property tours
• Processing lease applications and qualifying residents
• Regular assistance and follow up on leads
• Highly involved with resident retention and renewals
• Leasing apartments
• Processing lease applications and qualifying applicants
• Regular follow up on leads and maintenance requests
• Preparation of sales administrative reports (i.e. market surveys)
• Helping to facilitate resident events
• Participation in marketing and outreach to generate traffic
• Prepare lease renewals and materials for move in's/move out's
• Monitor and analyze apartment availability; participate in solutions
• Inspect vacant apartments to ensure they are market ready for residents
• Knowledge of and adherence to Local and Federal Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant Laws
• Implement the Van Metre standards of management
• Provide stellar customer service
• Cash handling to include but not limited to rent collections, rent posting, maintaining delinquency, and court filing
• And any other tasks assigned by the Property Manager 

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in Property Management or related Customer Service Field
• High School Diploma Required
• Bilingual preferred
• Individual must have a goal-oriented mindset, possess excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with residents and customers in a professional manner is also a necessity.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, Yardi software and other computer skills is a plus

Weekend work is required.

Compensation and Benefits information: Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program.  We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.

• Salary: $21.00-$23.00 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
• Annual Bonus Potential: $5,000 annually, paid quarterly
• Renewal and Leasing Commissions
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Winter Break, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave
• Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900; Free and unlimited access to TaskHuman Wellness App for yourself and your family members.
• Professional Development: tuition reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities
• Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company, Employee discount through Walker Title Company

Van Metre Core Values

Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance                                               

Van Metre Mission Statement

The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company's founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company's emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the "Van Metre" signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.