Smart Self Storage – Storage Consultant Position
About Us
We are a family business that has been building, owning, and managing self-storage facilities for over forty years. We strive to provide our customers with a professional and pleasant storage experience. Smart Self Storage is looking for an energetic and motivated individual for the Full Time Storage Consultant position. Successful candidates come from a variety of customer-centered, selling environments including retail, restaurant, fast food and more.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
We value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Take the next step in your career and make an impact in the self-storage industry—become part of the Smart Self Storage team today!
About Us
We are a family business that has been building, owning, and managing self-storage facilities for over forty years. We strive to provide our customers with a professional and pleasant storage experience. Smart Self Storage is looking for an energetic and motivated individual for the Full Time Storage Consultant position. Successful candidates come from a variety of customer-centered, selling environments including retail, restaurant, fast food and more.
Responsibilities
- Greet walk-in prospects and customers warmly, providing exceptional customer service and creating a positive first impression.
- Support customers in-person and over the phone by processing payments, addressing needs, facilitating unit rentals, and explaining fees, terms and rental agreements.
- Understand customer needs, recommend suitable storage solutions, and promote additional products to support effective and secure storage.
- Complete new move-in and move-out transactions, including computer data entry.
- Recommend and sell merchandise, including boxes, tape, and related products, to support smooth transactions and customer satisfaction.
- Verify and balance cash drawer; prepare and make daily deposits.
- Conduct a daily storage unit inspection to confirm availability and ensure each storage unit is secure or ready to rent.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming facility by preparing units for occupancy—sweeping, mopping, removing debris, wiping windows, and attending to other tasks that enhance curb appeal and overall presentation.
- Work closely with the Property Manager to receive training and coaching to perform proper procedures and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
- Clean around the property, sweep up storage units and buildings, office, restrooms and restock supplies daily.
- Handle conflicts and challenging situations calmly and professionally, using active listening, clear communication, and problem-solving to reach effective resolutions.
- Uphold a professional appearance at all times.
Qualifications
- Minimum one (1) year of sales and customer service experience.
- Excellent credit history is required.
- Organizational and administrative skills to assist in the management of tenant and office operations.
- Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
- Energetic, outgoing, customer-oriented personality.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
- Enjoys and easily operates independently or as part of a small team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook. Sitelink experience is a plus.
- Must be available to work weekends and a flexible schedule as needed.
- California Driver’s License, current car insurance; with a good driving record and access to reliable transportation.
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Benefits
We value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Hourly Rate: $18.05 - $19.50 based on experience.
- Bonuses: Participation in the company bonus program.
- Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick time to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- Training and Development: Access to internal training, seminars and annual performance reviews to support your career growth.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Your growth is our growth—many of our team members have advanced into leadership roles.
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Total Hours: 40 hours per week
- Hours: Opening Shift: 7 am - 4 pm, Closing Shift: 10 am - 7 pm
- Work Days: 5 days a week with weekends included.
Take the next step in your career and make an impact in the self-storage industry—become part of the Smart Self Storage team today!
Department: Self-Storage
This is a full time position
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