Balfour Beatty Investments & Communities
Student Housing - Leasing Specialist
Balfour Beatty Investments & Communities, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Who We AreAt Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created when
We Care -about our residents, our partners, our communities, and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy, and creativity.Our Benefits:Discretionary bonusesMedical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employmentHealth, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care AccountsCompany paid life insurance401K plan with employer matchingRobust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days2 Volunteer Days per yearCompany paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.And more!
About the roleThe Leasing Specialist provides marketing, sales, and customer service support to prospective residents. The position is also involved in the planning and executing of a community marketing plan.What you'll be doingProvides strong sales focus on each prospective and current customer.Must be enthusiastic and efficient in coordinating the entire leasing process. Must meet and greet every customer via phone, email and personally interact with enthusiasm.Responsible for managing leads from applicable software platform (Yardi) as well as follow-up in a consistent manner with all prospects. Screens and approves qualified applicants in accordance with Company policies and Fair Housing regulations and local laws. Must compile and organize all paperwork including entering applications into property management software system, preparing Lease, all associated addendum and move-in package.Be knowledgeable of product in the community to fit the prospective customer's needs, providing description of community amenities.Be confident in asking each qualified customer to become part of our community.Open and close all models daily, mini-models and "show units. Conducts pre-showing inspections to ensure all units are rent ready for the day and performs freshen up cleaning as needed.Assist with creating marketing plan/strategy for the assigned community.Marketing done both internally and externally to attract new occupants. Network marketing, outreach marketing and internal marketing required to keep a minimum of 95% occupancy. Updating all marketing material through ILS and Websites and BBC Marketing Department.Create all content for social media and communication on platforms to engage consumers and narrate the lifestyle and experience of living at the community through photography, videography and the written word.Assists with maintaining a positive resident experience from initial contact through residency to move-out. Monitor Customer Service ScoresAttends, participates, and assists with LifeWorks events.Provides new residents a smooth transition to their new community. Clearly explain the leasing and move-in process with each prospect, so they know exactly what to expect and to ease their stress of the move-in.Monitors and maintains availability of units and contacts residents when units become available in accordance with policies and proceduresAnswers phones promptly and courteously as well as assist current residents with their needs and follows up to ensure work orders completed by the maintenance staff meet the resident's satisfaction swiftly and accurately, if applicable.On Call as needed to cover for 24/7 coverage
Who we're looking forHigh School diploma or GED requiredAssociate degree in a business-related field or communications preferredMinimum of 1 year of experience in customer service atmospherePreference will be given to candidates who have leasing experienceSolid Computer skills including Microsoft Office Experience and Entrata Experience preferred.Solid Customer ServiceSolid Oral and Written Communication SkillsAbility to multitask.Must have an active and valid driver's license
Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty, plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds and maintains infrastructure assets.#LI-BBcommunitiesAccessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at:Phone: 610-355-8100Email: careers@bbcgrp.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
If you want to view the "EEO is the Law" poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese
English - Spanish - Chinese
If you want to view the "Pay Transparency" policy statement, please click the link: English
We Care -about our residents, our partners, our communities, and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy, and creativity.Our Benefits:Discretionary bonusesMedical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employmentHealth, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care AccountsCompany paid life insurance401K plan with employer matchingRobust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days2 Volunteer Days per yearCompany paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.And more!
About the roleThe Leasing Specialist provides marketing, sales, and customer service support to prospective residents. The position is also involved in the planning and executing of a community marketing plan.What you'll be doingProvides strong sales focus on each prospective and current customer.Must be enthusiastic and efficient in coordinating the entire leasing process. Must meet and greet every customer via phone, email and personally interact with enthusiasm.Responsible for managing leads from applicable software platform (Yardi) as well as follow-up in a consistent manner with all prospects. Screens and approves qualified applicants in accordance with Company policies and Fair Housing regulations and local laws. Must compile and organize all paperwork including entering applications into property management software system, preparing Lease, all associated addendum and move-in package.Be knowledgeable of product in the community to fit the prospective customer's needs, providing description of community amenities.Be confident in asking each qualified customer to become part of our community.Open and close all models daily, mini-models and "show units. Conducts pre-showing inspections to ensure all units are rent ready for the day and performs freshen up cleaning as needed.Assist with creating marketing plan/strategy for the assigned community.Marketing done both internally and externally to attract new occupants. Network marketing, outreach marketing and internal marketing required to keep a minimum of 95% occupancy. Updating all marketing material through ILS and Websites and BBC Marketing Department.Create all content for social media and communication on platforms to engage consumers and narrate the lifestyle and experience of living at the community through photography, videography and the written word.Assists with maintaining a positive resident experience from initial contact through residency to move-out. Monitor Customer Service ScoresAttends, participates, and assists with LifeWorks events.Provides new residents a smooth transition to their new community. Clearly explain the leasing and move-in process with each prospect, so they know exactly what to expect and to ease their stress of the move-in.Monitors and maintains availability of units and contacts residents when units become available in accordance with policies and proceduresAnswers phones promptly and courteously as well as assist current residents with their needs and follows up to ensure work orders completed by the maintenance staff meet the resident's satisfaction swiftly and accurately, if applicable.On Call as needed to cover for 24/7 coverage
Who we're looking forHigh School diploma or GED requiredAssociate degree in a business-related field or communications preferredMinimum of 1 year of experience in customer service atmospherePreference will be given to candidates who have leasing experienceSolid Computer skills including Microsoft Office Experience and Entrata Experience preferred.Solid Customer ServiceSolid Oral and Written Communication SkillsAbility to multitask.Must have an active and valid driver's license
Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty, plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds and maintains infrastructure assets.#LI-BBcommunitiesAccessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at:Phone: 610-355-8100Email: careers@bbcgrp.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
If you want to view the "EEO is the Law" poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese
English - Spanish - Chinese
If you want to view the "Pay Transparency" policy statement, please click the link: English