Leasing Consultant - Ryder Ridge

Description

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated Leasing Consultant to join our team in Austin, TX at Ryder Ridge. 

About Us  

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.  

About the Property

Welcome to Ryder Ridge, where Texan roots run deep and comfortable living meets rugged charm. Step inside and experience a modern twist on rugged refinement. Our apartments boast an exquisite blend of rustic elements and contemporary design. Picture yourself perched on stitched, brown leather barstools, surrounded by patterned ceramic tiles and handcrafted stonework. The fusion of woodgrain textures, dark metals, and brass hardware creates a space that exudes strength and comfort in equal measure.    

About You

You’re passionate about your work and driven to achieve ambitious goals. You step up when the team needs an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when you need it. You make smart decisions because you get the big picture and ace the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values - passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.

Job Summary

As a Leasing Consultant, you will help people find their next home and get them connected in the community.

Responsibilities

• Actively solicit business to achieve occupancy and rental goals of the property.
• Assure that prospective residents are reached through advertising and further market the property by responding to phone inquiries, internal leads and property tours.
• Lead property tours for prospective residents, showcasing all the amenities the property has to offer.
• Lead rent collection efforts, specifically with delinquent residents. This may involve lease termination and legal action if necessary.
• Assist in managing the property’s budget by making sound financial decisions to increase the net operating income of the community.
• Help maintain the accuracy of resident ledgers and files.
• Inspect unit during move-in and move-outs, walking units, and the community as needed.
• Coordinate community events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years leasing and/or sales experience.
• Experience with affordable housing procedures.
• Yardi experience preferred.
• Ability to work 5 days a week, including Saturdays.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word & Excel, knowledge of internet, email and social media as it pertains to marketing the property.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact with wide range of people.
• Experience with marketing and leasing initiatives for new development preferred.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and have good time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, understanding that your scheduled workdays may vary according to staffing and property needs.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – loves to be challenged, determined to win, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, self-motivated, and operates on trust (not fear).
• High integrity – trusted, direct, truthful. Embodies confidence and admits mistakes.
• Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include, but are not limited to: ability to walk property, including up to 4 flights of stairs, to complete physical inspections, deliver resident communications, show apartment and drive a vehicle to visit area businesses for outreach marketing.
• Maintain neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.

Compensation and Benefits for Leasing Consultant:

Pay Range: $17.60 - 22.74/hr  + Eligibility for competitive monthly commission for new leases and renewals.

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual’s experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role.

Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA

• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave

• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability

• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

• 401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment

• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement

• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program

• Free stays in Roers’ properties guest suites

• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties

• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment

• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programs

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. 

Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters.

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report. 

 Final candidates will be expected to provide professional references, including at least one recent supervisory reference. References are contacted only with mutual agreement and never with current employers unless authorized. 

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link:

https://go.apply.ci/s/83Iy24550b

If you would like to learn more about these properties, click the link below:

https://www.ryderridgeapts.com/

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