Welcome to Mill Creek! We’re glad you’re here! At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.

　　The Leasing Consultant position is the primary point of contact for residents and prospective residents. Providing outstanding customer service and demonstrating sales excellence are essential. The Leasing Consultant will guide prospects in choosing new and exciting homes. This position will support residents throughout the lifecycle of their residency.

　　Essential Functions/Responsibilities

　　Sales and Marketing

　　Warmly greet prospective residents and create a personal connection while determining needs and preferences

　　Professionally present the community and apartments along with specific features and benefits

　　Correctly complete all lease applications, assist with application verification, and notify prospective resident of results in a timely manner

　　Manage and convert prospect leads into leases to achieve leasing goals. Follow up with all leads and prospects that did not lease

　　Call or visit competitive properties to update market survey on a monthly basis. Stay informed and aware of rents, specials and events promoted by competitors

　　Answer telephone calls and return voicemail (prospect calls, resident issues, service requests, etc.)

　　Enter accurate and timely data into appropriate information systems and prepare leasing reports for the Manager as requested. Manage Entrata tasks and leads daily

　　Ensure the office, clubroom, apartment models, and “market ready” units are in impeccable condition

　　Share promotional ideas and events for marketing timeline

　　Assist in Social Media advertising as directed by the Manager

　　Assist in the preparation of move-ins such as walking apartment, preparing move-in gift, preparing move-in package (including keys, passes, etc.) as directed by the Manager

　　Familiar with the surrounding neighborhood and ready to confidently share information with prospects and residents

　　Address and complete all other duties as assigned

　　Customer Service

　　Understand and support the customer experience vision for Mill Creek Residential

　　Communicate service guarantees and customer service standards to prospective and current residents

　　Take ownership to personally address and resolve customer concerns in a timely professional manner

　　Support new residents during move-in process. Assist with lease renewals, move-outs and resident transfers

　　Contribute ideas for improving resident satisfaction to the Community Manager

　　Participate in monthly property renewal program with informative letters, friendly telephone calls, and/or other means of encouraging communication as needed to increase resident retention

　　Accept service requests from residents and route to service department for prompt processing. Follow up to ensure the request has been completed and resident is satisfied

　　Physically inspect property when on the grounds, pick up litter, and report any service needs to the maintenance staff and Manager

　　Address and complete all other duties as assigned

　　Embody the Mill Creek mission, values and brand promise in all that he or she does

　　Operational Standards

　　Complete all new lease and renewal paperwork, including related addendums

　　Attend any training classes/meetings as required or recommended by management

　　Update daily activity report, notices to vacate, leases, cancellations, transfers, renewals, etc., and provide information to the Community Manager

　　Enter accurate and timely data into appropriate information systems. Manage Entrata tasks and leads daily

　　Post Craigslist ads daily to generate traffic

　　Strive for a 25% conversion ratio of tours to new leases through effective selling and follow through skills

　　Know and adhere to all policies and procedures contained in the manuals issued by Mill Creek Residential or as otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to associates

　　Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and local laws. Consistently abide by Fair Housing regulations

　　Address and complete all other duties as assigned

　　Edu ca tion an d/or E x p e ri e n c e

　　High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred

　　Commitment to, and passionate for, providing outstanding customer service

　　Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

　　Multi Family or related property management experience, retails sales or hospitality experience

　　Skills/Specialized Kn o w ledg e

　　Clearly communicate, speak, read, and write in English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communication

　　Ability to take ownership of resident issues and/or concerns and come to a resolution

　　In depth knowledge of community, inventory, pricing and availability as well as neighborhood and local community

　　Continuous research of area competitors such as pricing, amenities, features etc.

　　Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Entrata, Yardi and Revenue Management Software

　　Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills such as measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

　　Operate general office equipment, such as, but not limited to, personal computer, tablet, telephone and successfully program fobs and other electronic devices

　　Capable of travelling between two or more communities, if necessary

　　Report to work on time, work assigned schedules (including weekends) and accurately document/verify time worked

　　About the Benefits of joining the Mill Creek Team

　　Competitive compensation

　　Comprehensive medical, dental and vision

　　Employer sponsored short and long term disability, Life and ADD insurance

　　401k with employer matching

　　Paid time off benefits: Vacation, Sick, Holidays

　　Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!

　　People. Places. Relationships. Our tagline begins with the most important part of Mill Creek, our people. As a multifamily company focused on construction, development, acquisition, and operations of rental communities in the most desirable markets coast-to-coast, we are also committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our resident customer and our associates. We have implemented processes to support DE&I practices throughout the associate lifecycle from recruiting and hiring to ongoing training programs for career advancement. Our growth since our founding in 2011 is nothing short of remarkable – a direct reflection of our team’s contributions. We are committed to listening to our associates and focusing on continuous improvement.

　　For more information about our DE&I initiatives, please click here (https://millcreekplaces.com/2020-esg-report/) to review our inaugural Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report.