Leasing Agent

Are you an attention-to-the-details person with a proven history of responsibility, working well both with a team and independently, and are you resourceful and responsible? If so, Kelson Group is looking for a Leasing Agent to work with our team in Surrey.

Our company has been in operation for over 45 years, and we have a track record within the industry of excellence for our extensive portfolio of properties in B.C. and Alberta, our community service, and for our commitment to employee development and growth. Our aim is to provide apartments to help our residents live better

As a Leasing Agent for Kelson Group, your work is to deliver outstanding customer service, answer calls from prospective residents, to present professionally the features and benefits of the Edmonton communities and properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons in a friendly, enthusiastic and professional. As a Leasing Agent you are very service oriented and strive to make prospective and current residents feel welcome and comfortable in their community. This is a term position. Those with strong computer skills including Yardi and Microsoft office to be considered. Previous experience an asset.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES**

**MARKETING/LEASING**
- Maintains a professional, yet friendly, atmosphere in the leasing offices and other areas where prospective residents and current residents meet.
- Inspects “market ready” vacancies daily to ensure cleanliness.
- Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a prospect call or resident.
- Greets prospective residents, qualifies, determines needs and preferences, and professionally presents community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits.
- Notify marketing department to reflect current market pricing/availability on a weekly basis.
- Maintains awareness of local market conditions and trends. Contributes ideas to the property manager for marketing communities.
- Occasionally will be asked to perform external market outreach at nearby businesses, organizations, etc.

**ADMINISTRATIVE**
- Completes lease paperwork and accepts deposits.
- Completes Pre-Qualification form on all prospects and performs follow-ups.
- Completes all tracking and logs as required.
- Physically inspects community when on grounds, picks up litter and reports any service needs to maintenance staff.
- Performs any additional duties assigned by the Building Manager.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Position requires excellent customer service with leasing and closing skills, computer skills, organized and must have their own vehicle. Work Hours: 35-40 hours per week. Employees will be required to work a flexible workweek including evenings & weekends.

**DRIVING/TRAVELING REQUIREMENTS**:

- Personal transportation to travel to apartment communities as needed.
- Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

**BENEFITS**
- Employer paid medical and dental coverage
- Matching RRSP plan
- Continuing educational opportunities (conferences, workshops, online courses)
- Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience and performance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Property leasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-03