Summary: The Traveling Leasing Specialist is part of the Leasing and Marketing Department and will be responsible for leasing and marketing at various Student Quarters communities. This position is responsible for all activities related to leasing and customer service, including generating and handling traffic, leasing apartments, preparing lease documentation, and completing move-in procedures in accordance with policies and procedures. Traveling Leasing Specialists are focused on leasing and marketing; handling telephone and on-site traffic, showing “ready" apartments, closing the lease, qualifying prospects, and completing all related paperwork and activities to ensure a timely move-in. This position is also responsible for complying with all state, federal, and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively for weeks at a time to various communities across the country.

Company: Student Quarters
Location: Remote
Report To: Manager, National Leasing

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $50,000-$60,000

Role & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Market and lease apartments in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined by management. Responsible for providing resident services in a professional and courteous manner.

• Greet prospective residents. Show model, market-ready units, and common areas

• Lease apartments and sell the products and services of the property to prospects

• Assist prospective residents with the completion of online application

• Respond to internet leads, answer prospect calls and conduct property tours following the guidelines outlined in the mystery shop forms as well as training materials

• Work to optimize occupancy while maximizing leased rent

• Utilize established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios and work to achieve and exceed budgeted occupancy percentages

• Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and competition

• Assist in managing the daily sales cycles,

• Assist with market surveys as needed

• Collect deposit and/or fees associated with move-in

• Accurately prepare and have a thorough knowledge of all lease-related paperwork

• Maintain accurate prospect traffic and leasing data, and assist with other computer data entry as necessary

• Inspect units on a quarterly basis as well as prior to move-in

• Conduct outreach and campus marketing

• Assist with planning and hosting of resident events

• Audit all lease and renewal files for key controls and bonus submission to the General Manager

• Assist in the performance of turn process and assist residents with the move-out process

• Write up and file service requests from residents upon receipt

• Contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas and model

• Perform various administrative tasks as needed

• Perform any other duties as assigned by your manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and write English fluently
• Ability to perform basic to intermediate math
• Computer literacy required
• 1 year of Property Management experience required
• Entrata experience preferred

About Us:

Student Quarters is your front door to campus and the perfect living space to connect with the community around you! We encourage the engagement of students with their surroundings through premier apartment locations and exciting events centered around local businesses, restaurants, attractions and, of course, campus. No matter how you live, live SQ.

What we are offering:

• Competitive Hourly Rate, Commission, and Bonus Pay Eligibility
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Options
• Short Term and Long Term Disability and Company Paid Voluntary Life
• Paid Time Off, including a day off on your birthday
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• 16 Hours of Paid Volunteer Time
• LGBTQ+ Friendly Workplace
• Age-Inclusive
• Hiring Heroes Program
• Parental leave

Mission

To deliver enriching experiences and exceptional results for our investors, employees, and residents.

Vision

Be the preeminent partner for investors, employees, and residents in the student housing sector.

We Collectively Stand Behind Our Five Core Values:

• Steady in all seasons
• Question the status quo
• Unparalleled engagement
• Authentic and genuine
• Dedicated to we before me