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JSM Living

Owns and operates apartments and retail

Senior Leasing Consultant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$19 - $21/hr+ Commission
Junior
Associate's
Champaign, IL, USA
In Person
Real EstateReal Estate Sales
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Two years of relevant sales and customer service experience.
  • A valid driver’s license; driving is required.
  • Availability to work varying shifts between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., including some weekends, based on operational and staffing needs.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare for and conduct apartment tours, including traveling throughout properties to meet tour parties, especially during open leasing season.
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, amenities, and renovations to provide accurate information to customers.
  • Work collaboratively with Residential team members to execute leasing operations and achieve sales goals, including scheduling appointments, creating and disbursing keys, preparing, signing, and executing leases, subleasing, and filing.
  • Assist with customer service activities, including greeting customers and visitors, answering phone calls, and responding to questions and inquiries by email.
  • Ensure properties and leases are presented accurately and professionally.
  • Track and maintain leasing and sales information and reports; assist with analyzing data and providing feedback as directed.
  • Assist Residential Leasing leadership with seasonal department projects, such as checking unit vacancies during turnover and key check-in during move-in.
  • Assist with mentoring Residential part-time staff by leading on-the-job training, delegating projects, and answering questions.
  • Support the Tenant Accountant by preparing daily residential payments.

About the company

JSM Living owns and manages residential and commercial properties in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, focusing on quality, comfort, and affordability. The company owns the buildings it operates rather than only managing third-party properties, which allows it to uphold its own standards across its portfolio. Its offerings include apartments and prime retail/office space, with amenities, a VIP program, round-the-clock maintenance, and a strong emphasis on safe, well-maintained living and working environments. By owning properties and maintaining high service standards, JSM Living aims to provide reliable housing and commercial space that meet its residents' and tenants' expectations.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salina, Kansas

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 site updates show active inventory marketing across Champaign.
  • Fall 2027 listings at 505 S. Fifth and Gregory support forward occupancy.
  • Local perks and VIP discounts strengthen retention against competing campus landlords.

What critics are saying

  • October 2023 leasing chaos and 2025 line fiasco damaged student trust and brand.
  • Heavy dependence on UIUC enrollment and one-campus demand makes reputation shocks existential.
  • Resident complaints routed through police reports signal operational friction and churn risk through 2027.

What makes JSM Living unique

  • 505 S. Fifth - The Station opened in 2026 with club, fitness, and study amenities.
  • JSM Living serves UIUC with 2,800 beds across 47 Champaign-Urbana properties.
  • The Daily Illini named JSM Living Best Leasing Company in 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match