Job Description
Job Description
Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are. We have become an industry leader by fulfilling our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People.
If you are passionate about helping others and knowledgeable of multifamily residential real estate, we have the right opportunity for you! At Sherman, we pride ourselves on hiring resident-focused and skilled property management talent who strive to lead community operations. We believe we can offer a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding experience that is unique to supporting our mission, vision, and values.
The Leasing Specialist I is accountable for the leasing, marketing, and compliance of an assigned portfolio of real estate. A strong focus on customer service, community relations, and knowledge of fair housing is critical to success in this role.
Work Location
This position supports Lyra, 180 units of market rate housing located in Coon Rapids, MN.
Schedule & Hours :
- The schedule for this role will be Tuesday - Saturday (Tue - Fri 9 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 4 pm).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensure customer needs are met; provide directions, suggestions for restaurants, post on active building local events occurring.Assist with welcome packet creation / move-in gift tailored to site marketing and branding.Lead resident event coordination, planning and execution.Patrol and manage property esthetics both interior and exterior.Attend networking relevant function opportunities.Assist with resident retention program development.Promote active resident engagement within the assigned community.Maintains customer service and excellent relations with residents, resident cooperatives, commercial tenants, outside agencies or vendors and organizations.Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required.Manages prospects by answering incoming calls and internet leads. All inquiry calls and emails must be returned promptly (within 24 hours).Makes appointments, shows apartments, screens applicants, and verifies applications for completion.Assists applicants with the application process by explaining all applicable forms. Ensures applications are accurate and complete.Contacts and offers units to approved applicants.Schedules and conducts orientation for all new move-ins. Updates turnover information on a daily basis to include gathering of move-out and move-in times.Shops comparable projects in the market place monthly.Develops community contacts to maximize the general awareness of the housing community and its advantages.Contact and offer units to current residents for approved unit transfers. Prepare all required transfer paperwork and complete transfers with residents.Updates all applicable referral agencies.Inputs all traffic and applications in the property management system regularly.Other tasks & duties as assigned based on business need.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
3+ years of industry experience within residential real estate; or an equivalent number of years of education and real estate management experience.Proven track record of success in overseeing a portfolio of 100+ residential units strongly preferred.Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors / external parties, and across corporate divisions.Knowledge of RealPage or other related property management software (Yardi, Lead2Lease, OneSite Accounting, etc.) strongly preferred.As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with insurance and safe DMV driving record.A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the portfolio.WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment, quiet to moderate noise level.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to stand at a desk for up to 8-hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the property and office, and necessity varies from day to day.Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position, including MN statute 299C.67 to 299C.71 (Kari Koskinen Background)Benefits :
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range : $18-22 / hour + commission / bonus eligibility. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position; including experience, skills, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which may include :
Medical, dental and vision insurance plansEmployer-paid short term disabilityEmployer-paid life insuranceAdditional supplemental insurance policies including : Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability; Pet insuranceEmployer-paid employee assistance programFully vested 401k company match program9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO programSherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discountsSherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.
This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Only applicants who complete our online application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact careers@sherman-associates.com.