Leasing Consultant - Lease Up

LOCATION

The Mera - St. Louis Park, MN (233 unit count)

HOURS

Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday

- Tuesday - Thursday: 9:30am - 6:00pm

- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

- Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Scheduled dates and hours subject to change at employer discretion

PAY, BENEFITS AND PERKS

Hiring Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00/hr

• Competitive benefit package, including HSA employer contribution, starting 1^stof the month after hire
• Eligible for Leasing Commissions and Renewal Bonuses
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Ten paid holidays, no waiting period to receive holiday pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and rollover options
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO), along with additional company sponsored volunteer opportunities
• Company paid benefits including Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational Assistance options
• Rent discount
• Life Time Fitness Membership discount

The hiring pay range and list of benefits that are posted are an estimate and not designed to cover a complete listing of all aspects of the position. Reach out to Human Resources with any questions (hr@tbigos.com).

SUMMARY

This Leasing Consultant role will focus on the lease up for the property. The role will also be responsible for the performance of all activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, and lease renewals. The Leasing Consultant interacts directly with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy. This includes generating and handling traffic, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation and completing move-in paperwork and procedures. Supports our employee-first culture and exemplifies our core values.

Upon completion of the lease up assignment (9/1/2025), this position will have the opportunity to apply and transfer to an open on-site leasing position at one of other Bigos properties, if available.

• Answer incoming phone inquiries regarding available apartments. Provide all information requested and encourage the prospect to schedule an appointment to visit the property
• When a prospect visits the property, provide them with a tour of available apartments that meet their needs
• "Sell" the prospect on renting from Bigos Management, Inc. Convince the prospect that our property is a better match for their needs than our competition
• Follow-up, via telephone, with prospects who have not made a decision, and continue to sell the Bigos property
• Qualify all prospective renters using company approved procedures
• Move-in new renters, i.e., discuss lease and apartment complex rules, and conduct move-in inspection. Move-out departing renters to include conducting a move-out inspection
• Follow-up with residents on renewal of their lease
• Other duties as assigned by Property Manager

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required, BA or BS degree with a focus in Real Estate, Sales, or Marketing preferred
• Experience with new development lease ups
• 2+ years previous leasing experience

Skills and Abilities

• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy and a clear, courteous manner when dealing with co-workers and the public.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic computer literacy (email, web applications)
• Real Estate Licenses must not be active while working in this role