Traveling Leasing Specialist

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.