Leasing Consultant

The Opportunity:

National Development is looking for a full-time Leasing Consultant at Ink Block in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for people and apartment living, and an enthusiastic desire to create a sense of community among residents and team members. As a member of our leasing team, you will instill a sense of National Development pride in everyone you interact with.

National Development Communities is a collection of thirteen luxury apartment communities located in downtown and Metro Boston. From suburban settings to downtown towers, we take a thoughtful approach to creating places to live. We have developed and manage some of the leading housing destinations in the area, delivering a high standard of apartment living to our residents. National Development Communities is known for sought-after locations, quality construction, engaging programs and activities, first-rate amenities, and our residential management team’s personal touch.

 As a Leasing Consultant, your primary responsibilities include:

• Corresponding with prospective residents – establishing a good rapport, setting up appointments, touring the community, and taking them through the leasing and move-in process, all while showcasing exemplary customer service and sales skills.
• Administrative tasks such as lease generation, resident file preparation and maintenance, and resident correspondence. 
• Preparing weekly leasing reports.
• Participating in planning and execution of resident events.
• Maintaining social media presence, working with the internal marketing team to create and post content. 
• Cultivating and maintaining strong loyal relationships with residents, offering a first-class resident experience and helping to maintain a strong sense of community.

 You Create Value by:

• Being dedicated to our residents – working to exceed their expectations, resolving any community-related issues, and striving to create an extraordinary experience.
• Being dedicated to National Development – striving to exceed leasing goals, reducing turnover, maintaining a positive reputation (both online and anecdotally), and proudly representing National Development’s professionalism and values. Being dedicated to your team - you roll up your sleeves and assist team members—no job is “below your pay grade.”
• Being dedicated to ND – proactively manage issues, maintain a positive attitude and proudly represent ND’s professionalism and our culture of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). 

 What You Bring to Us:

• Experience in the property management, hospitality or retail industries.
• Experience with industry software (YARDI).
• Familiarity with social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
• Experience with a Revenue Management software platform (YieldStar preferred).
• Willingness to jump in and learn new tasks and systems.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.  

What We Bring You:

At National Development, we believe our greatest asset is our people. We are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing through a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Our benefits take into consideration everything from career development to family matters, health and wellness, and future planning:

• Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Plans to ensure you and any dependents are well cared for.
• Flexible Spending Plans (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Life insurance and LTD to protect you and your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program, offering access to various life management resources, including confidential support for your mental health and wellbeing.
• Employee Wellness Incentives to keep you active and informed.
• Company-matched 401K to help you build a secure financial future.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program to support you in continued learning and professional growth.
• Paid time-off to promote optimal work life balance.

National Development is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and encourages all qualified candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against employees or prospective employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or military status.

All candidates who accept a conditional employment offer will undergo a background check, drug test, and public social media screening, in accordance with Massachusetts and federal law.