Job Description
President-In-Training Operations Immersion This is a remote position. Role: President-In-Training Operations Immersion The company is a leading vacation rental management company in the United States, managing over 10,000 vacation rentals across premier resort locations, growing rapidly and gaining market share. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to property owners and unforgettable experiences to guests, as well as innovating the industry model to focus on local operations turbocharged by industry-leading operating practices and a relentless learning culture. Job Summary The President-In-Training Operations Immersion Track is a hands-on, field-based apprenticeship designed to develop the next generation of Brand Presidents through deep operational experience and team leadership. Over 1218 months, participants will act as the #2 leader in one of the company's most complex or high-growth businesses, learning the full scope of day-to-day operations, leadership, and local market dynamics. This track builds operational muscle, people management skills, and market fluencycreating a strong foundation to lead one of our local brands upon graduation. This program is ideal for experienced operators looking to accelerate their careers through immersive leadership training in a high-performance, mission-driven environment. Location: You will start out working remotely, then move to one of the company's locations in a beach town in the southeast or to a popular vacation town in the west i.e. Tampa, Destin, Scottsdale, Steamboat. Key Performance Outcomes Own and improve critical KPIs in guest satisfaction, owner retention, team engagement, and EBITDA performance Lead operational departments (guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, owner services) under guidance of the Brand President Develop strong local leadership and team-building experience Build and demonstrate readiness to assume full P&L leadership as a Brand President Seamlessly transition into a Brand President role with the confidence and context to lead Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence Drive execution across core operational functions including field teams, owner services, guest experience, and housekeeping Manage department heads and ensure performance metrics are met Maintain operational alignment with company's SOPs and technology solutions Lead weekly business reviews and collaborate with centralized functions Team Leadership Hire, manage, and develop frontline leaders and individual contributors Drive team culture based on company's values of ownership, excellence, and servant leadership Serve as a visible, accessible leader who sets a high standard of performance and accountability Support local market strategy and execution with the Brand President Help drive owner acquisition and retention initiatives Lead special projects to improve efficiency, margin, and service quality Executive Preparation Attend training forums and workshops as part of the Brand President development track Build the judgment, operating discipline, and leadership confidence required to run a full P&L Learn to lead with company's culture and values at the core Build the judgment, perspective, and operating knowledge to run a vacation rental business while driving growth and performance Leadership Development Shadow senior executives and attend key strategic forums Learn to lead with company's culture and values at the core Build the judgment, perspective, and operating knowledge to run a vacation rental business while driving growth and performance Qualifications Experience: 25 years in management consulting, private equity operations, corporate strategy, or related high-performance environments 3+ years in operations, hospitality, logistics, retail leadership, or general management roles Prior experience managing people and cross-functional teams strongly preferred Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant graduate degree strongly preferred Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills Comfort with ambiguity and fast-paced environments Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive outcomes without formal authority Personal Attributes: Highly driven, humble, curious, and execution-oriented Strong alignment with Awayday's values and leadership philosophy Willingness to relocate for final Brand President placement (relocation expenses covered) Strong people leader with high emotional intelligence and a c