Area Manager in St. Austell

A travel company with a unique brand of luxury, hand-picked, self-catering properties is seeking an experienced Area Manager, based in Cornwall, who will oversee operations and seek to add new properties to the portfolio through business development. You will manage a collection of beautiful apartments and lodges in a busy summer holiday destination that continues to be popular with visitors year-round. Relationship building is a vital part of the role as the Area Manager will be responsible for being an ambassador of the brand to homeowners, the team, and prospective homeowners. This is a commercial role and requires a candidate who has exceptional knowledge and experience of the self-catering holiday business within the region.

The Area Manager role combines business development, property sales, and operations management for the Cornish locations. This is a varied role and is perfect for someone who enjoys every aspect of the luxury self-catering sector.

• Maintain impressive knowledge of the local holiday market with an emphasis on the luxury self-catering sector.
• Identify opportunities that match the brand to complement the current portfolio.
• Network with key players within the property and holiday markets to build relationships and facilitate referrals at all relevant entry points - planning/design/build/sell/operate.
• Collaborate with the Central team and operational site teams to ensure all opportunities and leads are identified and maximised.
• Research prospects thoroughly using appropriate resources, such as press, internet, and relevant industry contacts in a structured manner.
• Attend networking events.
• Contact prospective owners and present the brand outlining the unique selling points.
• Work with property owners and relevant departments to put together bespoke Operational Management Agreements (OMA's) or Sales and Marketing agreements for new locations or individual property contracts.
• Be an expert on how the owner portal operates to demonstrate key functionality/benefits to property owners.
• Provide a regular report to the Managing Director, outlining qualified prospects identified and progress made with leads generated.
• Combine outstanding people skills with considerable organisational ability, commercial acumen, and close attention to detail.
• Gain full knowledge and maintain all operational systems and services including Health and Safety practices.
• Monitor and be accountable for the site ledger/finances.
• Drive the business forward through off-season periods with new revenue-generating initiatives.
• Support in the annual Service charge and Stay cost review.
• Be on call for two days per week for Operations when the Resort Supervisor is on days off and for holiday cover.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the Cornish Staycation/luxury holiday rental market.
• This role is perfect for someone who has initiative and is proactive in making positive steps.
• A passion for the travel, property, and leisure industries is vital, with a great appreciation and understanding of the current marketplace.
• You will be representing the brand and will have excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Your communication style will be positive, encouraging, and motivating with the ability to negotiate successfully.

THE PACKAGE:

• Salary is negotiable/dependent on experience in the region of £35K pa.
• The Area Manager will have a vehicle, laptop, and phone.
• Weekend work will be required to cover the Resort Supervisor's day off.
• An extensive benefits package is included, such as holiday discounts, health care, life assurance, pension (4% from employer), loyalty rewards, and 20 days holidays plus bank holidays rising to 25 with service.

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Katy Gaskell on 0121 450 9776. If this role is not right for you, but you are keen to further your career in the Travel Industry, we have a variety of different opportunities, so do submit your CV to us! Unfortunately, if you are unsuccessful, due to our volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone individually.