Part-Time Leasing Consultant

Part-time leasing roles at student or conventional communities in a market like Charleston carry real weight. The hours may be fewer, but the expectations at the front desk stay the same: convert traffic into signed leases, keep the pipeline moving, and make every prospect feel like the community was built for them.

What This Role Actually Requires

PeakMade is looking for someone who already knows how to close. One year of sales or leasing experience is the baseline, and that experience needs to show up in your results, not just your resume. Familiarity with platforms like Yardi, Entrata, or RealPage matters because CRM accuracy directly affects how well the team tracks leads and forecasts occupancy. You'll work weekends and peak leasing hours, which is when the bulk of qualified traffic shows up, so scheduling flexibility is a practical requirement, not a footnote.

The core of the job is converting leads across every channel: phone, email, text, and in-person tours. Strong follow-up discipline matters as much as the tour itself. Multi-touch outreach (calls plus emails plus texts) is the standard approach, and the candidates who do it consistently outperform those who don't. You'll also support the operational side of the lease cycle, including collecting deposits, completing lease paperwork accurately, and contributing to the annual turn process when the time comes.

What This Role Builds

For someone newer to the industry, a part-time leasing role at a professionally managed company is one of the best ways to build a foundation. You'll develop a sharp read on pricing strategy, competitive positioning, and how urgency gets created in a tour without feeling manufactured. You'll also get real exposure to the rhythm of a leasing office: tracking traffic, managing prospect pipelines, and tying your daily activity directly to occupancy numbers. Those are skills that transfer directly into a full-time leasing role, a leasing manager position, or eventually an assistant manager track.

One thing worth knowing about the Charleston market: it draws a competitive renter pool, especially in the student and young professional segments. Learning to differentiate your community on service and experience, not just price or amenities, is a skill you'll sharpen fast here.

Compensation and Benefits

• Commission-eligible structure with earning potential tied to leasing performance
• Housing discounts (varies by community)
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness programs and team recognition
• Access to growth and leadership development programming

If you bring a closer's mindset and genuine follow-through, a part-time role at a company like PeakMade can move fast toward something full-time.