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President in Training

Job in Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, 32540, USA
Listing for: Sitreps2steercos
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Business Management, Program / Project Manager, General Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

President-in-Training – Operations Immersion

Location: Remote to start; relocation required to one of the company’s operating markets (beach towns in the Southeast or premier vacation destinations in the West, such as Tampa, Destin, Scottsdale, or Steamboat)

Program Duration: 12–18 months

Compensation: $125,000–$150,000 base salary + bonus + long-term incentive eligibility

About the Company

The company is a leading vacation rental management platform in the United States, managing 10,000+ vacation rentals across top resort destinations. The business is growing rapidly, gaining market share, and redefining the industry through locally led operations, industry-leading operating practices, and a strong learning and performance culture.

The organization is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service to property owners and memorable guest experiences, while building scalable, high-performance local businesses.

About the Role

The President-in-Training – Operations Immersion Track is a hands-on, field-based leadership apprenticeship designed to develop future Brand Presidents through deep operational ownership and team leadership.

Over 12–18 months, participants will operate as the #2 leader within one of the company’s most complex or high-growth markets. You’ll gain end-to-end exposure to daily operations, people leadership, financial performance, and local market strategy—building the skills and judgment required to run a full P&L.

This program is ideal for high-potential operators looking to accelerate their path to general management in a mission-driven, high-performance environment.

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, you will be expected to:

  • Own and improve key KPIs across guest satisfaction, owner retention, team engagement, and EBITDA
  • Demonstrate readiness to assume full P&L responsibility
  • Seamlessly transition into a Brand President role with confidence and operational fluency
  • Lead a local business with strong people leadership, operational rigor, and market expertise
Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence:
  • Drive execution across core operational functions, including guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, and owner services
  • Lead department heads and ensure performance against key metrics
  • Maintain alignment with company SOPs, systems, and technology platforms
  • Lead weekly business reviews and collaborate closely with centralized support teams
  • Hire, manage, and develop frontline leaders and individual contributors
  • Build and reinforce a culture of ownership, excellence, and servant leadership
  • Act as a visible, hands-on leader who sets high standards for accountability and performance
  • Support local market strategy and execution alongside the Brand President
Business Growth & Special Projects
  • Support owner acquisition and retention initiatives
  • Lead special projects focused on improving efficiency, margins, and service quality
  • Identify and execute opportunities to strengthen local operations and customer experience
  • Participate in formal training forums and leadership workshops
  • Shadow senior executives and attend strategic planning sessions
  • Build the judgment, discipline, and confidence required to run a scaled local business
  • Learn to lead with company culture and values at the core
Experience

2–5 years in management consulting, private equity operations, corporate strategy, or similar high-performance environments

3+ years in operations, hospitality, logistics, retail leadership, or general management roles

Prior people management and cross-functional leadership experience strongly preferred

Education

MBA or relevant graduate degree strongly preferred

Skills

Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Ability to drive outcomes across teams without formal authority

Personal Attributes

Highly driven, curious, and execution-oriented

Strong people leader with high emotional intelligence and a coaching mindset

Bias for action, operational discipline, and resourcefulness

Comfortable with hands-on execution, rapid change, and relocation

Willingness to relocate for final Brand President placement (relocation support provided)

Base salary: $125,000–$150,…

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