The European Operations Manager is responsible for the operational performance and commercial growth of their region, ensuring every market delivers exceptional client experiences whilst building engaged communities and sustainably growing attendance.
This role owns market performance, commercial partnerships, operational planning and team leadership, ensuring every market consistently delivers exceptional experiences while achieving commercial objectives.
The European Operations Manager leads the Local Operations Supervisors, supports operational excellence across all markets and drives continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Market Growth & Performance
Own the commercial and operational performance of every market within your region.
Working closely with the Marketing team, Partnerships team and Local Operations Supervisors, you will create the conditions for sustainable growth by supporting local initiatives, analysing performance and sharing best practice across markets.
Responsibilities include:
- Driving attendance across all regional B2C classes.
- Supporting Local Market Supervisors to achieve occupancy targets.
- Reviewing market performance and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Coaching local teams to think commercially as well as operationally.
- Supporting local B2B growth where appropriate.
- Identifying trends across markets and sharing successful initiatives.
- Ensuring Operations teams actively contribute to community building and client retention.
- Championing a culture where every team member understands their role in growing the business.
Leadership
Manage Local Operations Supervisors.
Responsibilities include:
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Performance management
- Coaching
- Development
- Regular 1:1s
- Objective setting
Guide Management
Own the Guide network across Europe, with the support of the Global Head of Content & Talent
Responsible for:
- Guide contracts
- Guide invoicing
- Performance feedback
B2B Partnerships
Own all commercial B2B relationships.
Including:
- Hotels
- Corporate clients
- Private bookings
- Strategic partnerships
Responsibilities include:
- Account management
- Client communication
- Renewals
- Growth opportunities
Operational Planning
Responsible for:
- Resource planning
- Capacity management
- Budget oversight
- Review KPIs
- Identify operational improvements
- Share best practice across markets
- Improve systems and processes
- Support new market launches
- Guide invoicing
- Resource planningCost control
- Operational reporting
Success Measures
- Regional attendance growth.
- Occupancy across B2C classes.
- Growth in local B2B revenue.
- High performing local teams.
- Operational consistency.
- Strong regional communities.
Reports to: Head of Operations and Partnerships
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European Operations Manager employer: SANCTUM
At SANCTUM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As the Global Head of Content, Talent & Academy, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives while benefiting from our commitment to employee growth through tailored training and development programmes. Located in a vibrant environment, we offer a unique blend of professional fulfilment and personal well-being, making SANCTUM a truly rewarding place to advance your career.
