Leasing Consultant - Riata

Riata is a well-known address in Austin, and Olympus Property is looking for a Leasing Consultant to be the first face prospects see when they walk through the door. That first impression carries real weight in a market as competitive as Austin, where renters have options and your ability to connect with someone in the first five minutes often determines whether they come back for a second tour or keep scrolling.

The day-to-day here is what you'd expect from a full-cycle leasing role: greeting walk-ins and follow-up traffic, touring apartment homes, explaining unit options and pricing, and guiding prospects through to a signed lease. You'll also handle the administrative side of things, including lease paperwork, move-in prep, and keeping the resident database current. Beyond the leasing desk, this role participates in resident events and community functions, which means some after-hours availability each month. Weekend availability is required as well. That's just the nature of on-site leasing, and anyone who's done it knows the weekend shift is often when you close your best leases.

Olympus has been recognized by the National Apartment Association as a top employer three consecutive years running, 2023 through 2025. That kind of recognition doesn't happen without a culture that actually functions the way the marketing says it does. The company emphasizes internal growth, and leasing roles at Olympus have historically been a genuine entry point into assistant management and beyond. If you're eyeing a path toward a Leasing Manager or Assistant Community Manager role, this is a reasonable place to build that foundation.

Pay runs $19 to $23 per hour depending on experience, and the role carries monthly leasing commissions and resident renewal bonuses. In a lease-up or high-traffic community, those commissions add up quickly. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) with employer matching, and an apartment rental allowance, which in the Austin market is worth paying attention to.

What separates a strong candidate here from an average one isn't just sales experience. It's the ability to hold a genuine conversation, read what a prospect actually needs, and match them to the right unit rather than just pushing availability. Prospects in Austin are often comparing multiple properties in the same afternoon. The consultants who close consistently are the ones who make the visit feel personal, not transactional.

• At least one year of experience as a leasing consultant, or a strong customer-facing background in sales, hospitality, restaurant, or retail
• Availability Monday through Friday with rotating hours, plus required weekend shifts
• Comfort with after-hours resident events on a monthly basis
• Solid organizational skills for lease paperwork, database entry, and move-in coordination
• Genuine interest in building resident relationships, not just closing a single transaction