Leasing Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to Director of Leasing and / Leasing department in preparation & processing of leases through the lease cycle. 
• Draft initial lease documents including marketing flyers, lease proposals, new leases, renewals/extensions/expansions, amendments, license agreements, and listing/co-brokerage agreements. 
• Create, coordinate, and supervise the leasing & marketing collateral, including marketing signs, flyers, and other marketing branding carried out internally by the leasing team and externally by listing brokers. Coordinate with standards to ensure consistency. 
• Administration of procuring and listing brokerage commission process, including calculation, tracking and distribution of commission payments. 
• Track and record market lease comp information. 
• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships throughout the market. 
• Ensure all space showings are entered in backend system in a timely manner and ensure data is updated with accurate listings and current information. 
• Assist with coordination of communication brokers in connection with daily leasing activities at the properties, including follow up with same to collect information and documents necessary in the lease process. 
• Create portfolio tour books, stacking plans, and other miscellaneous marketing and property tour materials. 
• Provide miscellaneous support for external and internal requests. 
• Assist in helping ensure lease files are current; scan, file and distribute correspondence relating to marketing and leasing portfolios. 
• Develop a monthly marketing database (i.e., property availability report) relative to vacant properties to be distributed to the brokerage community. 
• Prepare and update investor tour books in preparation of institutional investor meetings and tours 
• Provide presentation material development support including preparation of presentation documents. 
• Regular meetings and communications with Director of Leasing and / Leasing department, and Asset Management team to review workflow and improve procedural efficiencies. 
• Assist various ad-hoc/special events and projects, e.g., broker events, department events, planning/meetings, etc. 
• Work with and support the external leasing teams, property management teams, and acquisition, development, and disposition teams, to ensure timely and effective workflow. 
• Provide full administrative support for Director of Leasing and / Leasing department including phone support, typing, reports, scanning, filing and distribution of correspondence. 
• Responsible for maintaining vendor contracts. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Benefits:

• Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare. 
• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 
• 12+ paid Holidays. 
• 15 days of PTO. 
• 7 Sick days. 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 
• Flexible Spending Account. 
• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 
• Disability Insurance. 
• Laser Correction Discount. 
• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Professional understanding of leases/contracts, and related real estate and legal terms (e.g., base rent, operating expenses, capital expenditures, default, surrender, indemnification, etc.). 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including word processing, proof-reading, and accurate spelling. 
• Ability to support a multi-person team, including working well under pressure, prioritize, and meet deadlines. 
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude. 
• Ability to be articulate, conscientious, dependable, polished, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong initiative and focus on customer service. 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work to ensure accuracy of work. 
• Detail orientated with strong organizational skills. 
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative. 
• Strong written and oral skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

OVERVIEW

• Listening to and understanding the needs of residents, communities, partners, and stakeholders alike.
• Developing and preserving high quality, sustainable affordable housing. 
• Creating a positive social and environmental impact within the properties and communities we serve.

Fairstead’s Core Values

• Empathy 
• Innovation 
• Entrepreneurship 
• Determination 
• Integrity