Leasing Agent

$37,440 - $39,520/Yr

Yugo - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

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About the position

Yugo is a globally recognized name in student housing, dedicated to connecting young people with opportunities and providing students with exceptional living spaces. We are on the lookout for a Leasing Agent who embodies our values of people, planet, and passion. This role is crucial as it involves not only leasing but also shaping the experiences of students in our communities. As a Leasing Agent, you will be part of a dynamic team that strives to deliver the best possible service to our residents. You will be responsible for building community knowledge, managing the leasing process, and ensuring that our properties maintain their appeal and functionality. Your role will involve training and collaborating with your team to address any leasing challenges and to motivate them towards achieving property objectives. This position requires flexibility and a proactive approach to meet the changing needs of our community while ensuring a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Build community and industry knowledge by identifying community trends to prepare for future occupancy needs and offering recommendations and training.
• Connect people to the community through effective leasing administration and training of your team.
• Show off our community by prioritizing curb appeal and maintaining accurate and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the property and market.
• Manage the leasing process by guiding the leasing team through effective sales strategies and follow-through.
• Keep accurate records of prospective and current residents, as well as development needs of the leasing team.
• Train and collaborate with talented teammates to identify and solve any leasing issues that arise.
• Be flexible to juggle the needs of changing priorities at the community while accomplishing property objectives.

Requirements

• Prior sales experience in leasing, retail, banking, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with computers including word processing, calendar management, software/database, Entrata, and social media.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated ability to secure leases and provide sales leadership and training.
• Experience leading a high-performing sales team.
• Familiarity and comfort with performance metrics, sales quotas, and financial concepts.
• College degree or coursework.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Three weeks of PTO
• 11 paid Holidays