Bilingual Leasing Consultant, Laval

**Bilingual Leasing Consultant (6 month Contract)**

**Laval, Quebec | RUBIS**

**Who We Are**: BentallGreenOak is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BentallGreenOak serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BentallGreenOak has offices in 27 cities across thirteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BentallGreenOak is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.

BentallGreenOak promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

**The Opportunity**: Looking to gain experience in the residential leasing and property management? We’re looking for a passionate customer service oriented individual to join our team. We’re looking for a passionate customer service-oriented individual to join our team at Rubis. Rubis is a new elevated rental community, inclusive of 344 suites and a resort-like amenity offering. This opportunity will primarily focus on leasing 172 newly released suites.

The Leasing Consultant’s role requires flexible working hours with some weekend and evening work based on the assigned schedule. Regular working hours will be Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

**What you will do**:
**Customer Service**:

- Handle inquiries from prospective residents professionally and courteously.
- Provide superior customer service to both internal and external clients by identifying and understanding the needs of others.
- Act with integrity and demonstrate support for our core values.
- Promote a strong sense of community.
- Follow up with prospects.
- Maintain an overall focus on enhancing the customer experience.
- Follow up with all leads in a timely fashion.
- Courteous and prompt communication with residents, team members and management.

**Leasing**:

- Conduct viewings of the property and suites with prospective residents. Sell the value of the property and its features to obtain a commitment to rent as required.
- Qualify prospective residents to determine their requirements.
- Welcome new residents and provide full orientation when required.
- Actively promotes referral programs.
- Negotiate leases to obtain optimum value.
- Monitor the sales path daily to ensure common areas and suites are clean and up to standard.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of suite inventory.
- Review advertisements on an ongoing basis for photography and content quality as well as pricing accuracy.
- Accountable for recommending ideas for continuous improvement of processes and enhancements.
- Assist in the creation of marketing reports including status of planned developments, competitive market rents and overall resident activity.
- Inspect upcoming suite availability prior to showing to potential residents as required.
- Inform appropriate personnel of any deficiencies or problems noted in the building or on the property that require attention.
- Monitor reports to analyze weekly traffic trends and lease performance.
- Other duties and/or procedures related to rental and administration of suites as assigned.
- Conduct market surveys as required, including staying current and ensure thorough knowledge of the competitive landscape.

**Who You Are**:

- **Experience** - 2+ years’ experience in busy sales, customer service, real estate, hospitality or marketing.
- **Education** - High school diploma required, College Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- **Bilingual **- Excellent command of French and English (spoken and written) required to work with teams across Canada
- **Relationship Skills** - Must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal relationship skills, and generally love engaging with public
- **Organizational/Multi-Task Skills** - Must be a self-starter with high degree of initiative, agility, creativity and flexibility. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving is required
- **Computer Skills **- Advanced skills in Excel, Word, Outlook and proficiency with Yardi.
- **Availability**:

- Flexibility in hours. Evening and/or weekend work will be required.
- **Police Clearance** - A criminal verification check is required for employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BentallGreenOak (Canada) LP, however only those selected for an interview will be co