Company: Yugo USA
Job Title: Traveling Leasing Specialist
Remote | Extensive Travel Required
Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt
Base Pay: $65,000 + Commission Eligibility

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 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.