Leasing Consultant - AZ

Position Brief – Leasing Consultant Luxury Leasing Meets Elevated Living Lease the Extraordinary.

At Optima, leasing isn’t just about filling apartments — it’s about welcoming residents into extraordinary spaces shaped by world-class architecture, modern amenities, and a unique community spirit.

Our communities are unlike anything else in the market, and for passionate, high-energy professionals, this is more than a job — it’s a dream role.

As a Leasing Consultant, you’ll be the first point of connection between prospective residents and our communities.

You’ll create memorable experiences, deliver impeccable service, and drive performance by showcasing homes that reflect the best of luxury living.

About Optima Optima is a design-driven real estate development firm rooted in the modernist tradition with offices in Illinois and Arizona.

For more than 40 years, we have been developing, designing, building, and managing striking urban and suburban luxury residential communities.

From the beginning, we aimed to reinvent housing by integrating the functions involved in new construction within one company.

We control and execute every aspect of the process in-house – development, architecture, construction, sales, and management – for a dynamic system that offers greater focus and fluidity.

We are committed to delivering extraordinary living through design, innovation, sustainability, and management.

What You'll Do Act as a brand ambassador for Optima and the community you represent Guide prospective residents through discovery-based tours and tailored apartment presentations Own the full leasing process, including application and screening coordination, lease preparation, and successful move-ins Deliver unmatched service across every touchpoint — in person, online, and over the phone Maintain expert-level knowledge of your community’s features, pricing, availability, and lifestyle benefits Strategize and implement marketing efforts, review digital channels, and conduct outreach to drive traffic Collaborate with team members to ensure all show-ready apartments and common areas meet brand standards Track leasing activity, monitor pipeline performance, and follow up diligently with prospects Shop competing properties and complete weekly market surveys Support resident retention through service, renewal programs, and community events Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed    Who You Are Energetic, ambitious, and motivated to exceed goals Warm, approachable, and professional — with strong communication and relationship-building skills Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities A persuasive closer with a talent for listening, presenting, and adapting to prospect needs Passionate about design, community, and the resident experience Previous sales or high-touch customer service experience required Experience in luxury real estate, hospitality, or lifestyle-driven industries strongly preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required Familiarity with Yardi Voyager 7 and RentCafe is a plus Why Optima At Optima, we believe benefits should be meaningful, competitive, and supportive of your whole life.

As a Leasing Consultant, you’ll enjoy :

• Base Pay : $20–22 / hour + commission 100% Company-Paid Medical Plan Option 401k with Employer Match Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off & Holidays A beautiful, design-forward workplace and dynamic team environment At Optima, we believe meaningful work begins with meaningful people.
• Our teams are diverse, passionate, and united by a shared belief in excellence, innovation, and care.
• You’ll be part of a culture where individuality is valued and everyone plays a role in creating extraordinary living.  Optima does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.
• No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Optima team members or the Optima people experience team.
• No placement fees will be paid to any 3rd party unless such a request has been made by the Optima people experience team.   Powered by JazzHR