Traveling Leasing Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Travel to designated properties to spearhead leasing initiatives

• Act as a subject matter expert in tactical leasing, providing training, support, and sales guidance

• Drive high-volume leasing activities and enhance occupancy at targeted properties

• Serve as the primary leasing agent for properties that are underperforming

• Engage potential tenants, conduct property tours, close transactions, process applications, and finalize lease agreements

• Train and mentor leasing teams through demonstrations, role-playing, and on-the-spot coaching

• Analyze market dynamics, rental trends, and competitor approaches

• Offer insights to modify pricing, concessions, and marketing strategies

• Execute customized leasing strategies that align with occupancy and revenue goals

• Enhance digital and in-person marketing, social media interaction, and referral programs

• Ensure top-notch service for prospective and current residents

• Supervise the readiness of leasing offices and model units

• Ensure adherence to Fair Housing laws, company policies, and operational procedures

• Hold property teams accountable for meeting leasing objectives while promoting a results-oriented culture

• Travel nationwide up to 90%, often remaining on-site for two to three weeks

• Assist in special leasing projects, high-priority lease-ups, and urgent property needs

• Perform additional duties as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, hospitality, real estate, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory

• Relevant industry certifications such as National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) or Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP) are advantageous

• A strong history of high-performance leasing and sales success may substitute for formal education

• Dedication to ongoing learning in leasing strategies, sales methodologies, and property management best practices

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in student housing leasing

• Proven success in a fast-paced, high-volume leasing setting, consistently surpassing occupancy and revenue targets

• Solid background in sales techniques, lead conversion, and lease closing

• Knowledge of leasing operations, Fair Housing laws, and compliance best practices within the student housing or multifamily sector

• Capability to analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and local demand

• Experience in coaching and mentoring leasing professionals

• Proficient in digital marketing, social media, and grassroots outreach

• Ability to manage leasing workflows, reporting, and data accuracy

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, parents, property teams, and leadership

• Willingness to travel extensively up to 90% and adapt quickly to diverse property teams

• Ability to identify challenges and implement solutions in high-pressure environments

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for leasing commissions

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-sponsored short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching

• Three weeks of paid time off (PTO)

• Paid wellness time

• Paid volunteer time

• Paid YuDay

• Parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

• International presence

• Diverse and inclusive workforce