Preferred Apartment Communities combines expertise with a people-first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow.

Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization. Through operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and a people-focused approach, we strive to be good neighbors to our residents, to each other, and to the communities we serve.

We are hiring a Leasing Associate to work between two communities in our Charleston, South Carolina portfolio, Harper Place at Bees Ferry and Botanic at Ingleside.   

Responsibilities:

• Achieves leasing goals by meeting daily, weekly, and monthly targets and consistently following up with all prospects.
• Engages prospects through calls, emails, tours, rapport‑building, qualification, and effective closing techniques.
• Supports residents by responding to requests, resolving concerns professionally, and maintaining strong communication standards.
• Manages leasing operations including paperwork, background checks, move‑in coordination, key control, and basic bookkeeping tasks.
• Maintains property presentation by inspecting common areas and vacant units, ensuring cleanliness, and performing light cleaning or trash duties when needed.
• Monitors market conditions by shopping competitors, staying informed on trends, and suggesting revenue‑enhancing opportunities.

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Requirements:

• Multi-family property management experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel within the Charleston, SC area. 
• Valid driver's license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.
• Social media marketing experience preferred.

What We Offer: 
Expected pay of $21.00/hour + commissions
Generous PTO program
13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
401k with exceptional employer match
Associate Apartment Discount
Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. 

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