Travel company with a unique brand of luxury, hand-picked, self-catering properties (for the perfect staycation!) is seeking an experienced Area Manager, based in Cornwall, who will oversee operations and seek to add new properties to the portfolio through business development.
You will manage a collection of beautiful apartments and lodges in a busy summer holiday destination that continues to be popular with visitors year-round. Relationship building is a vital part of the role as the Area Manager will be responsible for being an ambassador of the brand to homeowners, the team, and prospective homeowners. This is a commercial role and requires a candidate with exceptional knowledge and experience of the self-catering holiday business within the region. Starting salary £35k pa plus additional benefits (detailed below).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Area Manager role combines business development, property sales, and operations management for the Cornish locations. This is a varied role and is perfect for someone who enjoys every aspect of the luxury self-catering sector.
1. Maintain impressive knowledge of the local holiday market with an emphasis on the luxury self-catering sector.
2. Identify opportunities that match the brand and complement the current portfolio.
3. Network with key players within the property and holiday markets to build relationships and facilitate referrals.
4. Collaborate with the Central team and operational site teams to ensure all opportunities and leads are maximized.
5. Research prospects thoroughly, using appropriate resources, such as press, internet, and relevant industry contacts.
6. Attend networking events.
7. Contact prospective owners and present the brand, outlining the unique selling points.
8. Work with property owners and relevant departments to create bespoke Operational Management Agreements (OMA's) or Sales and Marketing agreements.
9. Be an expert on how the owner portal operates to demonstrate key functionality/benefits to property owners.
10. Provide regular reports to the Managing Director, outlining qualified prospects and progress with leads generated.
11. Combine outstanding people skills with considerable organizational ability, commercial acumen, and close attention to detail.
12. Gain full knowledge and maintain all operational systems and services, including Health and Safety practices.
13. Monitor and be accountable for the site ledger/finances.
14. Drive the business forward through off-season periods with new revenue-generating initiatives.
15. Support in the annual Service charge and Stay cost review.
16. On-call for two days per week for Operations when the Resort Supervisor is off.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the Cornish Staycation/luxury holiday rental market. This role is perfect for someone who has initiative and is proactive in making positive steps. A passion for the travel, property, and leisure industries is vital, along with a great appreciation and understanding of the current marketplace. You will be representing the brand and will have excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Your communication style will be positive, encouraging, and motivating with the ability to negotiate successfully.
THE PACKAGE:
Salary is negotiable/dependent on experience in the region of £35K pa. The Area Manager will have a vehicle, laptop, and phone. Weekend work is included, and there is an extensive benefits package, including holiday discounts, health care, life assurance, pension (4% from employer), loyalty rewards, and 20 days holidays plus bank holidays, rising to 25 with service.
INTERESTED?
Please follow the instructions to apply, attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Katy Gaskell. If this role is not right for you but you are keen to further your career in the Travel Industry, we have a variety of opportunities, so do submit your CV to us! Unfortunately, if you are unsuccessful, due to our volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone individually.
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