Regional Leasing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the leasing strategy for a designated portfolio by assessing KPIs, market dynamics, competitor actions, and operational data to enhance occupancy and leasing outcomes.

• Conduct weekly portfolio business reviews with Regional Managers to assess performance, analyze key metrics, pinpoint opportunities, and create actionable plans.

• Collaborate with Regional Managers to ensure the successful execution of leasing and marketing initiatives while jointly evaluating and implementing leasing promotions and concession strategies.

• Hold onsite teams accountable for leasing execution, lead management, follow-up expectations, and marketing efforts.

• Train and mentor Leasing Managers and onsite teams on leasing platforms, expectations, company processes, and best practices.

• Guide teams on effective leasing strategies, including closing techniques, creating urgency, asking for the lease, lead management, customer experience, and tour execution.

• Build market expertise by tracking competitor activities, student demographics, and market trends to propose portfolio strategies.

• Review property websites, social media, flyers, digital ads, and on-the-ground marketing efforts to ensure compliance with brand standards and evaluate leasing effectiveness.

• Assess and approve digital advertising requests or offer recommendations to enhance the digital marketing strategy and lead generation efforts.

• Assist in the implementation and execution of company-wide and global leasing and marketing initiatives.

• Cultivate strong partnerships with Regional Managers and onsite teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and a positive culture that embodies Yugo’s values of Pioneering, Purposeful, and Positive.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least three years of experience in student housing, multifamily, or similar leasing roles.

• A bachelor’s degree in business, a related discipline, or its equivalent is preferred.

• In the absence of a degree, equivalent experience in residential properties, rental operations, or related business functions is essential.

• Proven experience in coaching and developing leasing teams.

• Willingness to travel 50% of the time or more during peak periods.

• Strong analytical abilities with a knack for translating data into effective leasing strategies.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the capacity to establish and maintain quality relationships.

• Experience in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on sales and marketing.

• Proficient in working with technology and adaptable to online systems.

• Familiarity with property management software such as Entrata, Yardi, Real Page, or similar systems.

• Carbon Literacy Certification or a willingness to complete training.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Bonus eligibility

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• 401k with 4% employer matching

• Three weeks of PTO

• Paid Wellness Time

• 11 paid Holidays

• A minimum of one week of paid wellness time

• Paid Parental Leave

• 1 Paid Volunteer Day

• 1 Paid YuDay

• Company-paid STD, LTD, and Life insurance