Residential Leasing Agent at Heimstaden in Umeå

Heimstaden Sweden AB · Full-time

Skolgatan 47, UMEÅ, Sweden

Company Description Heimstaden is a European real estate company that invests in the residential segment and owns over 160,000 apartments in nine countries, with a market value of approximately 330 billion kronor. We acquire, develop, and manage residential properties with the goal of creating the highest possible returns for our owners by combining business acumen with long-term sustainability and social responsibility. An important part of this is being an attractive workplace where people can develop and take responsibility. Sweden is our largest market, where we own and manage approximately 46,000 apartments distributed across five regions. Our culture is characterized by pace, clarity, and a desire to continuously improve. We work toward common goals, take responsibility, and dare to challenge the status quo. Our culture is informal and is built on competence over titles and a practical, solution-oriented approach. We understand how important it is to challenge our unconscious biases and the importance of focusing on each individual's full potential and competence. For this reason, we no longer require applicants to submit a cover letter when applying for positions with us, and we use testing as a tool in our recruitment process. This ensures that we don't miss candidates who may have less experience but who have the right attitude, competence, and qualifications to succeed in the role. About the Role Are you driven by sales, customer contact, and building relationships? Does it sound exciting to help people find their new home, show different types of residential properties to match customer needs, and ensure that their new home is exactly what they dream of? If so, the role of Residential Leasing Agent with us is perfect for you! What are your main responsibilities as a Residential Leasing Agent? We are looking for a results-oriented residential leasing agent to join our wonderful team in Umeå, with a focus on showings, sales, and marketing. To thrive with us, you enjoy working independently and working toward the goals that are set—with a target of zero percent vacancy. To achieve our goals, you are business-minded, build trust, and have a sales-oriented approach to our tenants and prospective housing seekers. You work actively to be proactive and available where Heimstaden's customers are. In this role, you will have many personal contacts with both existing and potential tenants. You are responsible for proactive customer follow-up, conduct showings, and prepare lease agreements. As a person, you are innovative and accustomed to prioritizing. You build trust and convey security in your customer meetings, as you are often the first personal contact with Heimstaden. The position is based in Umeå, and there are also other colleagues in the area who work with residential leasing, property maintenance, and property management, among other things. Job Requirements Your Profile Experience in relationship-based sales, customer contact, and service. We consider it a merit if you have previous experience in residential leasing and/or the real estate industry. Good ability to get along with and handle people in different situations. You have a natural ability to build relationships and create trust. Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Many of our tenants come from all corners of the world, and it is therefore a merit if you speak other languages. Comfortable working digitally and quickly learn new systems. B-class driver's license. Additional Information We welcome your application! Submit your application by October 11, 2026. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may therefore be filled before the final application deadline. We do not accept applications via email due to GDPR. If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Fredrik Fonzén, Area Manager, at [email protected]. Other As part of our recruitment process, we conduct a background check before employment through our partner 2Secure. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact us! At Heimstaden, we are convinced that diversity makes us better. Our inclusive teams reflect the communities in which we operate and contribute with fresh thinking and passion to create the homes and caring environments of the future. Our values are important to us—Care, Share, and Dare. As an employee at Heimstaden, you are expected to contribute to these values permeating our work and our relationships, both with colleagues and tenants. At Heimstaden, we value diversity and are convinced that different perspectives lead to better decisions and a stronger work environment.