Job Description
Job Description
POSITION: Leasing Specialist (Travel Support)
REPORTS TO: Manager, Travel Support
LOCATION: Austin,TX
SUMMARY:
We’re looking for a confident and dynamic Leasing Specialist who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. This role is ideal for someone with strong leasing skills, an outgoing personality, and a passion for helping people find their next home. While you will mainly travel to properties within your city, travel to properties outside of your city may also be required at times. You’ll primarily be focused on converting prospects into residents at our lease-up communities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Travel up to 95% of the time, including occasional weekends.
- Engage with prospective residents and deliver high-conversion leasing tours.
- Jump in and support leasing teams by generating leads, following up with prospects, and closing leases.
- Be a leasing role model—demonstrate excellent customer service, strong product knowledge, and persuasive communication.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to implement leasing strategies and boost traffic.
- Bring high energy and a solutions-focused mindset to each community.
- Help train new leasing consultants on sales techniques and resident engagement.
- Represent the company brand with a polished, professional presence and a positive attitude.
- Bring the right energy to the lease-ups, ensuring nothing in standing in the way of leasing.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- 2+ years of experience in apartment leasing or a similar sales/customer service role.
- High emotional intelligence and confidence in connecting with diverse people.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent follow-up habits and sales drive.
- Adaptability—you thrive in fast-paced environments and love new challenges.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule while traveling.
- Willingness to support multiple property types, including affordable and market-rate housing.
- Comfortable using property management software such as Yardi, Entrata, or similar systems (training provided if needed).
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Bilingual abilities are a plus.
- Previous experience working in multiple housing markets.