Tax Credit Leasing Specialist

Description The Tax Credit Leasing Specialist is accountable for full cycle lease-up performance at one, or more, of the company's new projects. This includes conducting market research in new localities, benchmarking local competition, collaborating with key stakeholders to devise lease-up strategies, overseeing the execution of pre-leasing activities, developing onsite teams' selling, service, application processing and community outreach capabilities, and working independently in a hands-on capacity to achieve new projects' absorption and pricing schedules. Requirements Physical Requirements This job may require as much as 70% travel throughout the Mid Atlantic area. The balance of the time may be spent working at a home office, or in an office at a local property. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. On occasion the lifting and carrying of heavier materials is necessary to support supply delivery and marketing events. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor's degree in a marketing-related field or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years within the property management industry—must be tax credit certified Minimum of 3 years processing LIHTC applications High level of proficiency with computers and property management software—Yardi Voyager strongly preferred Experience utilizing lead management software (e.g. Knock, Anyone Home) Experience working in a commission sales environment is desirable Must be a driven, self-starter who works well autonomously Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment Ability to multitask Ability to establish relationships across the organization and at various hierarchical levels Ability to travel up to 70% of the time Benefits Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits Company-paid life and AD&D insurance Company-paid short-term and long-term disability A 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid time off, accrued based on years of service Supplemental insurance for employees and families Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services Paid holidays; approximately eight per year Peace of mind and a great working environment J-18808-Ljbffr