Regional Leasing and Training Specialist - Stoa Group

The Regional Leasing and Training Specialist will support operations within a specific territory to facilitate leasing operations and support the financial performance of Stoa Group's apartment communities. Stoa Group is nationally ranked #5 best places to work in multifamily and is recognized as National Apartment Association (NAA) Top Employers; we pride ourselves on having a great company culture where we put our employees first. Primary responsibilities include interacting with prospective residents, communicating the resident value of living in a Stoa community, securing lease agreements and renewals, and training new leasing staff.

WHO YOU ARE

Energetic and Positive - You are an outgoing, gregarious brand ambassador who motivates and excites others to elevate their performance.

Confident & Decisive - You have a sense of urgency to drive great results, are precise with executing your work, and have successfully demonstrated your ability to influence others effectively.

Motivated - You invest extra energy to reach your goals and help your team get theirs.

Flexible and Adaptable - You understand that the world does not exist through black-and-white lenses and embrace the opportunity to live in the gray.

Trusted Team Player - You enjoy partnering with others and building constructive working relationships that foster the collaboration necessary to deliver outstanding results. You are accountable to your teammates and follow through on commitments.

A Thought Leader - You are an expert within the multifamily real estate field, and your passion for market research goes beyond your deep technical knowledge to the strategic, innovative, and big-picture thinking that can shape an organization's future. You live to challenge the status quo and thrive in an environment that allows you to communicate your vision to senior leadership teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Rotate among properties within a specific territory to perform leasing of apartment units to prospective residents by communicating the value of residence at a Stoa community. Provide additional leasing staffing coverage and support to designated properties as directed to achieve performance goals.
• Represent Stoa Group to prospective residents courteously and professionally, focusing on putting the customer first.
• Collaborate with the Property Manager and Regional Manager in the assigned market to positively affect leasing performance.
• This position requires 75% traveling to all Stoa Group properties to provide local support and guidance to meet leasing volume goals.
• Monitor prospect pipeline, turn leads, and report specific conditions to aid pricing.
• Maintain awareness of local market conditions, trends, and shopping competition to situate Stoa Group against competitors.
• Responsible for keeping training needs updated. Continuously improve compliance training programs.
• Train new leasing team members on appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements for leasing.
• Ensuring adherence to all local, state, and federal laws governing Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other laws about real estate or leased properties.
• Adhere to a varied work schedule, including weekends and some holidays, as required to facilitate leasing staff coverage and availability to current and prospective residents at properties as assigned.
• This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. The incumbent's manager may also assign other duties and responsibilities based on Company needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalence
• Must possess a valid driver's license and personal auto insurance coverage
• A Minimum of four years of full-time, successful leasing experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of leasing practices, terms, and conditions
• Flexibility and adaptability to rotate among different properties within a territory to perform leasing functions.
• Ability to travel for rotational leasing assignments, training, meetings, and events
• Customer service skills and conflict resolution skills to overcome objections and resolve issues
• Knowledge of apartment management laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• High proficiency in Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience using Onesite is a plus
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth company

Why Join Stoa Group?

Stoa was established in 2017 to construct large-scale multifamily developments throughout the Gulf Coast. We are headquartered in Hammond, LA. Stoa Group develops meaningful relationships and extraordinary communities throughout Louisiana and beyond. We are a values-driven organization that views all employees as our greatest asset. At Stoa Group, we recognize the importance of investing in our employees and putting our people first. When we hire, we look for people who exemplify our core values and contribute positive energy to our culture. Stoa Group empowers our people through an employee-driven culture that delivers more than baseline benefits:

• Competitive Salaries + commissions
• Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 100% Employer-paid Health Insurance for employees
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Rental Discount
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

Stoa Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All applicants applying must be authorized to work in the United States.