Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) Leasing Agent

About the position

The Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) Leasing Consultant is responsible for effectively leasing apartments of the multifamily unit community. In addition to leasing activities, they also assist management with resident programs, admin, and resident retention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Greet, qualify, provide tours of community and present features and amenities to prospective residents
• Lease apartments including: Close the sale, secure lease agreement obtains required information availability report and process applications for approval (rental history, credit check and background check)
• Follow up with prospects regarding status
• Input information into computer systems accurately and timely
• Ensure apartment is ready for resident to move-in on agreed date
• Assist the manager in the collection of delinquent rents
• Assist in planning resident functions
• Gather information about market competition in the area
• Follow Bridge policies and procedures and comply with Fair Housing, state and federal laws
• Follow all safety procedures and notify supervisor of safety hazards
• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships quickly
• Leasing, sales and closing skills
• Competence in the use of standard office equipment including telephones, Internet, fax machine, and photocopier
• Basic computer and data-entry skills
• Demonstrate strong work ethics with the ability to adapt to change
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 6 months service industry experience

Benefits

• Full Insurance benefit suite including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Short Term Disability, Legal & Identity Theft Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Company paid Life Insurance (option to buy additional available) and Long-Term Disability.
• Access to benefits concierge service.
• Access to Mental Health & Well-Being service.
• 401K: Bridge Investment Group will match your contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 6% of your pay. These contributions are fully vested immediately. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at a 4% contribution rate. *The employee must be at least 21 years of age and have worked for the Company for at least 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Employee will accrue 5.23 hours of paid time off per pay period for a total of 17 days per year.
• 11 Paid Holidays per year.
• Following six (6) months of employment at the Company, you will be eligible per birth, adoption or placement of a child for four (4) weeks of paid parental leave as the primary caregiver to the child or two weeks of paid parental leave as the secondary caregiver to the child. Following two years of employment at the Company, you will be eligible for twelve weeks of paid parental leave per birth, adoption, or placement of a child if you are the primary caregiver of the child.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per year of pre-approved tuition expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of approved documentation. Repayment obligations may apply if employment terminates prior to 24 months.