At BH Management Services, we are committed to creating value. We acquire, improve and manage apartment communities, and our success in this endeavor is evidenced by our growth from a start-up firm in 1993 to one of the largest multi-family management companies in the nation. BH understands that great customer service is what keeps residents satisfied, and that great service comes from engaged, happy and well-trained team members. In 2018 and 2017, BH was ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work’s "Best Workplaces for Women." BH was also ranked in 2018 and 2020 as one of the "Best Workplaces for Millennials.” In addition, in 2019, BH was named to the 100 “Best Workplaces for Diversity.” We continue to recognize that we are only as strong as each individual employee and we value our employees by providing a strong benefit package:

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off


• Medical/ Dental/ Vision


• 401(k) + company match


• Birthday Paid Day Off


• BH Gives Back (Paid Volunteer Time Off)


• 12 Paid Holidays


• BH Paid Leave


• Sabbatical


• Education Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program

**This position will be covering a portfolio of properties in the Des Moines, IA area**

As a Leasing Consultant you would be responsible for handling all aspects of leasing apartment units in accordance with Company and Fair Housing guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Exhibits strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customer.


• Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner.


• Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of all aspects of leasing units and leasing documents in accordance with Company and Fair housing guidelines.


• Executes all lease renewals to maximize resident retention.


• Ability to understand and qualify all prospective residents and maintains all resident leasing files.


• Inspects all pre-leased apartments prior to resident’s scheduled move-in date; coordinates all changes regarding resident move-outs.


• Responsible for maintaining a closing ratio of 40% or higher and 80% or higher on shopping reports.


• Understands the community, specials and floor plans and maintains waiting lists of prospective residents.


• Accountable for “shopping” competitive properties to stay abreast of industry trends.


• Responsible for knowing the status of vacant units; inspection of all pre-leased apartments and securing lease renewals to ensure that the property generates a satisfactory cash flow.


• May be asked to assist at other communities as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• High School or GED (General Education Diploma) preferred


• Previous leasing experience preferred


• Strong sales and closing skills required


• Excellent organizational and customer service skills


• Yardi Voyager experience preferred


• MS Office Word/Excel experience preferred


• A valid driver’s license may be required


• A positive, motivating and team-oriented attitude


• Strong communication skills


• A desire to exceed in a very competitive environment

Work Schedule: Will normally work a Monday-Friday schedule with rotating weekends; (hours may vary to meet the business needs of the property) 

Physical Requirements/Environment: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job generally operates in a professional office environment, but may also occasionally operate in an outdoor environment.  While performing the duties of this job, employees must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time, occasionally move about the office, constantly operate a computer and other office equipment,  communicate regularly and effectively with others, both written and verbally, and may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

This position requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. 

The ability and means to travel locally, overnight, in specific regions or states via automobile and airplane may be required.

BH/B.HOM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We foster the diverse voices of our community by advocating for inclusivity, celebrating our differences, and continually evolving our practice to make BH/B.HOM a better place to work and live.