President in Training
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Management
Operations Manager, Business Management, Program / Project Manager, General Management
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 CompanyThe 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 RoleThe 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 OutcomesBy 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
- 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
- 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
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
EducationMBA or relevant graduate degree strongly preferred
SkillsStrong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Ability to drive outcomes across teams without formal authority
Personal AttributesHighly 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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