leasing and sales associate

Job Summary: This position is responsible for closing the sales and/or rentals of manufactured homes by meeting withprospective buyers/renters, entering leads into the prospect tracking system, showing inventoryhomes, submitting new applications for approval, and taking the necessary steps to facilitateclosings on deals in progress. As a Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for marketing andkeeping up the presentation of the homes while managing applications and home closings. Yourcorrespondence with prospects will include phone calls, e-mail and social media, and physicaldelivery of flyers and promotions to residents. This will include physically walking around theproperty to meet with residents in their homes and providing tours on foot. Performs other dutiesas assigned. Duties/Responsibilities: Sell new and used manufactured homes to new prospects and current residentsutilizing industry financing options or cash sales. Lease rental inventory to qualified applicants based on company requirements Provide excellent customer service throughout the entire sales and leasing process. Track all sales/rentals and marketing traffic and follow up on sales/rental opportunities Identify prospects, research, and analyze sales options. Develops leads and builds relationships with clients. Verify readiness of all available homes. Work closely with community management team to ensure best in class service isoffered Remain current on customer needs, industry trends, market activities, and competitoractions to determine focus of sales efforts. Tour prospects through homes that best fit their need. Stage homes in a tasteful and cost-effective way to provide a welcoming experiencefor new prospects touring homes. Market available inventory through various means of marketing avenues, included butnot limited to Facebook, Craigslist, e-mail, Flyers, Signs, Business Cards, Business to Business Marketing, etc. Utilize company specific CRM tool to enter customer information, market inventory, communicate with prospects, book appointments, and manage a sales & leasingfunnel. Coordinate with the Community Manager on the upkeep of the community as needed. Complete market surveys on a regular basis to research competitor home pricing, promotions and incentives. Become the expert on the Sales and Leasing process through training and dedicationto learning. Organize lender paperwork, home closings, Lease closings and complete all correlateddocumentation as needed for the sales and leasing process. Manage community events, advertising, and promotions to sell and lease homes withinyour designated communities. Meet sales and leasing budgets set forth by leadership. Present and maintain a professional image on behalf of Company Name while sellingand leasing homes Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the leadership Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of basic sales tactics and operations. Strong negotiation skills required Able to anticipate and respond to customers. Must have exceptional listening skills to understand the customers’ requirements andneeds. Able to relate with others across functional business units to build relationships. Self-Motivated with excellent people skills. Able to quickly recover from disappointment. Ability to perform and multi-task general maintenance duties with minimal supervision. Self-motivated, independent, and able to work with minimal supervision Computer Skills including Microsoft Office software products Able to work some weekends.

Education and Experience:  Minimum 1-3 years of sales experience; preferably in real estate and manufactured housing  High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and online advertising and marketing platformssuch as Facebook Marketplace, Zillow, and MH Village.

Physical Requirements:  Prolonged periods walking, standing, and talking.