Now Hiring - GSL Properties - Leasing Associate in Albuquerque, NM

Full description of the position

GSL Properties, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Leasing Associate. This position is located at the Manzano Mesa Apartments. Manzano Mesa is an affordable (LIHTC) multifamily community that consists of 224 units. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to work with a dynamic team of experienced professionals. In this position you will be a major contributor to the overall success of Community.

This position is responsible for assisting the Community Manager and the Assistant Manager in maintaining all phases of community operations with an emphasis on leasing and completion of appropriate documentation by performing the following duties.

Day to Day Tasks/Responsibilities:

Maintains awareness of property performance goals and progress toward those goals, including occupancy and leasing

Conducts tours of community/apartments and executes lease agreements for prospective residents

Minimizes vacancy, delinquency, bad debts, and any other rent related losses, including collecting rent and delinquent accounts

Develops knowledge of and keeps current on Fair Housing regulations

Prepares lease agreements and other documentation

Coordinates move-in dates, materials, and processes

Develops marketing strategies to generate traffic, maximize rents, and retain quality residents

Creates, develops, and maintains wait list

Performs general office/clerical procedures

Follows up with prospective residents on questions, paperwork, etc.

Collaborates with Maintenance staff on work orders

Tours property daily and ensures vacant units are tidy, attractive and in good repair

Characteristics:

Sustains a constructive, beneficial working relationship with the residents, staff members and vendors

Provides excellent customer service to prospects, residents, staff members and vendors

Handles adverse situations and remains calm in stressful situations

Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance

Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED and 1+ year experience in customer service, sales/leasing

Multi-family housing experience preferred.

Knowledge of Marketing and Sales and Section 42 preferred

About us:

GSL Properties, along with its affiliated companies, is a vertically integrated developer, builder, owner, and manager of apartment communities in the Western United States. We are committed to our role as a premiere provider of quality affordable housing. We strive to promote from within, and we hold our properties long-term, so we can offer both growth and stability to our most valued asset, our employees. We currently own and manage over 7,000 units, with additional projects under development in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona.

What sets GSL apart? We believe people need functional, beautiful, and affordable homes. We take pride in creating apartment communities that complement and enhance the surrounding neighborhood. Our motto? Live. Life. Better.

Come join our GSL team!

For additional information about us, please visit our website at [please apply online] Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87123: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person