Junior

Junior Leasing Consultant

The rental advisor โ€” guiding prospects through property selection and lease decisions.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Enterprisingleading, persuading
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Job markets for Junior Leasing Consultants
Employment concentration ยท ~389 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Leasing Consultant

As a Junior Leasing Consultant, you advise prospective tenants on rental options. You go beyond showing space โ€” you consult on needs, present solutions, and guide decisions. The role emphasizes consultative selling, understanding prospect requirements and matching them to appropriate properties.

Your day involves prospect meetings, needs assessment, property presentations, and closing activities. You listen to what prospects are looking for, present relevant options, address concerns, and work toward lease commitments. Building rapport enables better matching and higher conversion.

The hardest part is balancing consultation with sales goals. You need to genuinely help prospects find the right space while also meeting leasing targets. Sometimes the right answer is that your property isn't the best fit. The people who thrive here build trust through honest consultation while still achieving goals through better matching.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Property typeConsultation depthSales pressureClient segmentCommission structure
Leasing consultation varies by property and company culture. Luxury properties emphasize deep consultation and service. Volume properties may balance consultation with efficiency. Residential differs from commercial in consultation needs. Some roles have strong sales pressure; others prioritize matching over closing.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Leasing Consultants (SOC 41-2021.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Needs assessment
Understanding what prospects truly need
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Solution selling
Presenting properties as solutions to needs
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Closing skills
Converting consultations to commitments
How consultative is the approach here?
What is the balance between service and sales targets?
What types of properties and prospects would I work with?
How is success measured?
What training supports the consultative approach?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$29Kโ€“$62K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
399K
U.S. Employment
+3.2%
10yr Growth
46K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingCoordinationWritingMonitoringTime Management
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2021.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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