Area Manager

As an Area Manager, you will oversee all daily operational activities related to our AvantStay properties in the Myrtle Beach area, working cross functionally with the maintenance, housekeeping, and operations teams. This role will require the ability to supervise others and adhere to strict deadlines to ensure guest needs and expectations are met and exceeded. This position requires close proximity to the market with frequent travel to various sites within the designated area.

Responsibilities

Directly supervising and managing market staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating performance and delegating tasks to field operations personnel; Serving as the main point of contact to establish and cultivate relationships with the owners of AvantStay properties; Supervising the progress and rectification of guest and homeowner issues and escalations; Meeting and maintaining AvantStay standards and metrics related to owner satisfaction; Supervising and coordinating housekeeping or routine vacation rental maintenance tasks; Collaborating with other teams and evaluating maintenance, groundskeeping, and housekeeping operations at each property; Carrying out essential administrative duties to support daily operations; Ensuring all homes have appropriate inventory levels of consumables and linens; Conducting regular inspections of properties to ensure compliance with AvantStay standards and regulations; Addressing guest and homeowner concerns by responding in a timely manner to emails, calls, texts, Slack messages, and tickets; Traveling daily to various properties within the designated area to oversee operations and ensure compliance; Being available On Call after-hours for market support

Requirements

4+ years of property management experience with multi-site locations and exposure to working with decentralized teams; 2+ years of experience in people management; 2+ years in homeowner relations; Ability and availability to work weekends, holidays, and with an overall flexible schedule to fit current business needs; Ability to spend a majority of working time standing, walking, and driving to properties; Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, stoop, and occasionally push, pull, and lift more than 25 lbs.; Ability to execute on light maintenance needs; Excellent self-management skills, and the ability to prioritize and deliver work to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast paced environment; Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Nice to have

CRM knowledge

Benefits

performance bonus; Generous paid time off; Generous company-sponsored insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.); Complimentary and discounted stays at AvantStay properties; Paid parental leave; Wellness stipend; Cell phone stipend; Mileage reimbursement