Leasing Agent

Yugo; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k + 4% employer matching

Three weeks of PTO

Paid Wellness Time

11 paid Holidays

YuDay

Job summary

Yugo USA is hiring a Leasing Agent for an on-site apartment community in West Lafayette, IN. You will handle all leasing and marketing activities, qualify prospects, process applications, and manage move-ins and renewals while ensuring resident satisfaction.

The role requires excellent customer service, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance and management to deliver a positive resident experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required; experience in residential properties preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with customers and residents.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service and manage difficult situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospective residents and conduct tours highlighting features and amenities.
• Process rental applications, deposits, and lease paperwork per policy and Fair Housing.
• Coordinate move-ins/outs and ensure positive resident onboarding.
• Maintain leasing records, reports, and lease files; track commissions.
• Support renewal efforts and outreach to generate leads and occupancy growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Sales basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Residential property experience

Tools

RealPage

Entrata

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Company: Yugo USA
Community: Launch Apartments
Location: On-site / West Lafayette, IN
Position Title: Leasing Agent
Position Type: Full-time / Hourly / Non-exempt
Compensation: $16.00 per hour

Yugo is a global leader in student housing dedicated to creating exceptional living experiences for students around the world. With a presence spanning more than 14 countries and 120 cities, Yugo combines innovation, community, and purpose to redefine student living. In the U.S., Yugo operates nearly 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states, delivering vibrant communities designed to support student success both personally and professionally. Guided by its Live Your Best Life philosophy, Yugo fosters sustainability, personal growth, and career development while building an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture for residents and team members alike.

As the Leasing Agent, you will be a key player in our apartment community, reporting to the General Manager. You will handle all aspects of leasing and marketing while ensuring positive resident relations. Your role includes managing apartment rentals, overseeing move-ins and lease renewals, generating and handling leads, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation, and completing move-in procedures according to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospective residents, conduct community tours, and effectively communicate property features, amenities, and benefits to support leasing goals.
• Respond to phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries from prospective and current residents in a professional and timely manner.
• Process rental applications, secure deposits, and prepare lease agreements in compliance with company policies and Fair Housing regulations.
• Coordinate move-in and move-out processes, ensuring apartments are ready and residents receive a positive onboarding experience.
• Maintain accurate leasing records, guest cards, reports, lease files, and commission tracking documentation.
• Support lease renewal efforts by distributing renewal notices and following up with residents to encourage retention.
• Assist with marketing and outreach initiatives, including community events, advertising efforts, and local outreach activities to generate leads and increase occupancy.
• Monitor local market conditions, competitor pricing, and industry trends to support leasing and resident satisfaction strategies.
• Participate in weekly leasing meetings and provide updates on traffic, leasing activity, and market insights.
• Coordinate resident service requests with the maintenance team and conduct follow-up to ensure resident satisfaction.
• Contribute to the cleanliness, curb appeal, and overall presentation of the leasing office, model units, and community spaces.
• Build positive relationships with residents and assist in resolving concerns or inquiries in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Fair Housing standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support community operations and team initiatives while maintaining a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent experience in residential properties, rental operations or related expereince
• Relevant experience working at a property, even better at a university/college
• Property management software, RealPage, Entrata or like systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain quality relationships
• Strong customer service skills, ability to manage difficult or emotional customer and staff situations, responds promptly to customer needs and quickly responds to resident requests
• Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training?

As part of the Yugo team, you are eligible for a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits and more! Here’s a snapshot of what we offer;

Benefits

• Generous benefits package! Including health, dental and vision
• 401k + 4% employer matching
• Three weeks of PTO
• Paid Wellness Time
• 11 paid Holidays
• Minimum one-week paid wellness time
• 1 Paid YuDay
• Company paid STD, LTD and Life insurance

At Yugo, we believe in creating a culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered to do their best work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.