Leasing Consultant

Leasing Consultant - Every day is an opportunity for you to turn prospects into valued residents. #WRK4UDR

UDR, Inc. and its affiliated companies are seeking a Leasing Consultant to join our team at View 34, our apartment community (#740 homes) located in New York, NY.

Pay range: $26.44-$31.25/hour plus commissions.

Key Qualifications:
Demonstrated drive to succeed in a sales-goal and commission-based environment.

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  Proven ability to set and achieve sales goals.

  
  
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  Ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  
  
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  Strong organizational, presentation and communication skills, with high professionalism.

  
  
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  Proficient with MS Office and Outlook with competent general computer skills.

  
  
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  Weekends required.

  
  

Essential Job Functions:
As a Leasing Consultant, you are responsible for all sales activities from lead generation to signing the lease in order to achieve maximum occupancy and revenue growth for the community. You generate new leads by marketing within the local community and through creative online advertising. You communicate with future residents over the phone and internet and set appointments to tour the community. You greet future residents when they arrive and uncover their needs, then you demonstrate and sell the value of the community. You are dedicated to fostering an on-going positive relationship with residents and you deliver exceptional customer service to build and sustain the community's reputation and ensure maximum number of lease renewals.
Career Development and Advancement: We offer ongoing education opportunities to support the skillset development of our employees. We have a proven culture of supporting the development and advancement of our employees' individual career goals and are proud to announce the promotion of 242 employees in 2018, that's an average of 20 associates promoted per month! We believe our employees are the organization's most valuable asset. #WRK4UDR

Exceptional Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit package and discounts to live in our premier communities!

UDR, Inc., an S&P500 company, is one of the nation's largest owners and managers of residential apartment communities with a mission of offering remarkable apartment homes in the most desirable locations throughout the United States. Share your expertise, skill and commitment to excellence with us, and be a part of UDR's team. #WRK4UDR

UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.