Company: Yugo USA
Job Title: Traveling Leasing Specialist
Remote | Extensive Travel Required
Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt
Base Pay: $65,000 + Commission Eligibility
Required: 1-2 yrs Leasing Manager experience in student housing.
Overview
Yugo USA is hiring a Traveling Leasing Specialist to support student housing communities across the country. This is a hands-on, travel-heavy role focused on leasing, sales support, marketing execution, and on-site team training.
You�ll step into communities that need extra leasing support - helping drive occupancy, train leasing teams, and strengthen leasing and marketing performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys travel, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has a strong background in student housing leasing.
What You�ll Do
Leasing & Sales
- Conduct apartment tours and actively close leases
- Follow up with prospects and complete leasing paperwork
- Support on-site leasing teams with sales strategies and closing techniques
- Review daily traffic, objections, and leasing performance with site leaders
- Ensure leasing offices and materials are current and organized
Marketing & Outreach
- Support annual marketing and renewal campaigns
- Conduct weekly market surveys and competitor analysis
- Attend and support campus and housing-related events
- Build relationships with university and campus partners
- Adjust marketing strategies based on leasing results and feedback
Training & Leadership Support
- Train and coach leasing teams on sales, follow-ups, and leasing procedures
- Help manage leasing staff during on-site assignments
- Motivate teams to meet daily and weekly leasing goals
- Serve as interim leasing leadership when needed
Administrative & Reporting
- Manage lease files and ensure accuracy and completion
- Enter executed leases into the leasing system
- Assist with weekly and weekend reporting
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
Property & Customer Experience
- Inspect model units daily to ensure tour readiness
- Maintain high standards for office and model presentation
- Communicate property or maintenance concerns to leadership
- Build positive relationships with residents to encourage referrals
What We�re Looking For
Required / Preferred Qualifications
- 1 - 2 years of student housing leasing manager sales experience required
- Bachelor�s degree preferred
- Marketing or leasing campaign experience is a plus
Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable training and supporting on-site teams
- Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
- Able to manage multiple priorities in changing environments
- Willing and able to travel extensively and work flexible schedules
Pay & Benefits
Yugo USA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid volunteer time and voting leave
- Team events, onboarding cohorts, and leadership development programs
- Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
Why Yugo?
At Yugo, you�ll help shape the leasing success of student communities nationwide while building leadership experience and exposure across multiple markets. This role offers variety, impact, and growth in a mission-driven organization.