Leasing Consultant

A prospect walks in on a Saturday afternoon, a little uncertain, maybe comparing three other communities across town. You greet them, read the room, and within twenty minutes you've shown them a unit that fits their life. That moment, repeated consistently, is the core of this role.

What the Role Involves

BAM Companies is hiring a Leasing Consultant for their West Des Moines community. You'll be the first point of contact for prospective residents, which means greeting and touring visitors, responding to leads across phone, email, and walk-in traffic, and guiding prospects from first inquiry through application and deposit. You'll work alongside your property manager to hit occupancy targets, support marketing and outreach efforts, and keep show units and common tour paths in sharp, presentable condition. Administrative work is part of the mix too: CRM data entry, organized files, and daily operational support keep the leasing office running cleanly.

Weekend availability is required, and you'll need a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

What BAM Is Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college is a plus
• Background in leasing, retail, hospitality, or sales
• Strong follow-up habits and clear communication across channels
• Comfortable with basic CRM and computer work
• Organized, outgoing, and able to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball
• NALP credentials, real estate interest, or bilingual skills are preferred but not required

Compensation runs $16 to $18.50 per hour depending on experience, plus performance-based leasing commissions on signed leases. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance, a competitive housing discount at BAM properties, PTO that builds quickly, and over 15 paid holidays from day one.

From a career-building standpoint, the leasing consultant seat is where most successful Assistant Managers and Property Managers got their start. The skills that compound here are the ones that matter later: reading a prospect's objections and responding without pressure, understanding what drives traffic and conversion, and learning how occupancy connects to NOI at the property level. Consultants who stay curious about the business side of the role, not just the people side, tend to move into leasing manager or assistant manager positions faster than those who treat it purely as a sales job. If real estate or property management is your target, this is a direct on-ramp.