What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Operations Manager, AMERICAS - Experiences (contract) position at Airbnb?
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220 countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.
Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:
To continually grow our curated offerings, we proactively identify and attract new, high-quality experience providers, guiding them through a seamless onboarding process and supporting them at every stage of their journey. Through strategic sourcing, relationship management, and hands-on partnership, we ensure our hand-picked supply of experiences remains diverse and truly unforgettable.
The Supply Operations Lead - Experiences, drives the acquisition of scaled experiences and account management of top producing accounts in their assigned region. You will be responsible for the overall supply health and partner-lifecycle of operator-led supply within your designated destinations; from sourcing the right, curated supply, to onboarding, and through to existing partner optimization and growth. You will balance cross-functional needs of our design, business, legal and leadership teams as you develop a strong supply marketplace. You will be a champion for Airbnb Experiences within the industry and an external-facing ambassador. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Operator Experiences.
This goal-oriented, creative, industry-expert Supply Operations Manager should be excited to jump right in and support the team in developing, growing supply segments, combining a deep understanding of the experiences and tourism industry, creative vision with business acumen. You are energized by complexity, thrive in ambiguity and the opportunities to develop new ways forward. You are deeply collaborative & able to work across disciplines with business, operations and design.
Industry Awareness, Trend-Spotting & Sourcing – Identify and source key people / experts and activities that are core to the identity and culture of the city. Stay updated on industry trends and source both existing and new experiences by building and contributing to city & region-specific leads lists. Find, source & develop ‘off-the-beaten-path’ leads that serve Airbnb’s Experiences vision.
Sales Operations – Support the Operator Experiences Supply Team to acquire both existing and co-created Experiences by effectively pitching the Experiences value proposition to prospective hosts, developing the concept and run-of-show, managing leads through internal funnels, tracking systems & tools and reporting on output. Have full accountability & ownership over their book of business. Come up with creative solutions and tactics to speed up acquisition and push past friction.
Optimization & Retention – Orient hosts through their first 3-6 months on-platform, supporting them with technical, optimization and growth best practices (e.g. pricing, run-of-show). Retain hosts through their ramp-up period on-platform via online and IRL mechanisms, driving business success for priority hosts and their listings.
Communication & Collaboration – Provide regular project updates & actionable feedback to cross-functional leads. Effectively size issues & collaborate with peers, leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to creatively problem-solve. Make compelling business cases for removing blockers & friction points.
Tracking & Reporting – Ensure 100% accurate data hygiene across all tracking systems and leadership updates. Report out on both positive & negative performance trends, with a solution-oriented mindset. Stay up-to-date on best-practices & team trainings.
Quality & Alignment to Brand Vision – Ensure that your sourced supply meets the quality bar to deliver against the Experiences vision. Aligns leads with taste and quality measures set forth by cross-functional stakeholders.
Skills
6 years in either content / supply acquisition, partnerships, account management or sales-related roles
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related fields.
Deep knowledge of what is happening in your city and broader region as it relates to travel, entertainment, pop culture, art, food & beverage and other hospitality trends.
Sharp eye for setting & spotting cultural trends; strong ability to assess quality and stay ahead of market shifts.
Skilled in delivering for cross-functional teams, and fostering trust across creative, technical, and business disciplines.
Proficient in CRM systems (like Salesforce) and organizational systems (like Airtable)
Accountability for results – with a proven ability to deliver against KPIs & business targets; focused on the task at hand & not easily distracted
Point of reference for the Operator Management Team on all things process and sales operations
Thrives in ambiguity and can pivot quickly; motivated by changing strategies and scope
Belonging & Accommodations:
Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner.
Pay Rate Range: $85-$98/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:
- Our community is based on connection and belonging.
- Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.
- Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.
- It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.
To continually grow our curated offerings, we proactively identify and attract new, high-quality experience providers, guiding them through a seamless onboarding process and supporting them at every stage of their journey. Through strategic sourcing, relationship management, and hands-on partnership, we ensure our hand-picked supply of experiences remains diverse and truly unforgettable.
The Supply Operations Lead - Experiences, drives the acquisition of scaled experiences and account management of top producing accounts in their assigned region. You will be responsible for the overall supply health and partner-lifecycle of operator-led supply within your designated destinations; from sourcing the right, curated supply, to onboarding, and through to existing partner optimization and growth. You will balance cross-functional needs of our design, business, legal and leadership teams as you develop a strong supply marketplace. You will be a champion for Airbnb Experiences within the industry and an external-facing ambassador. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Operator Experiences.
This goal-oriented, creative, industry-expert Supply Operations Manager should be excited to jump right in and support the team in developing, growing supply segments, combining a deep understanding of the experiences and tourism industry, creative vision with business acumen. You are energized by complexity, thrive in ambiguity and the opportunities to develop new ways forward. You are deeply collaborative & able to work across disciplines with business, operations and design.
Industry Awareness, Trend-Spotting & Sourcing – Identify and source key people / experts and activities that are core to the identity and culture of the city. Stay updated on industry trends and source both existing and new experiences by building and contributing to city & region-specific leads lists. Find, source & develop ‘off-the-beaten-path’ leads that serve Airbnb’s Experiences vision.
Sales Operations – Support the Operator Experiences Supply Team to acquire both existing and co-created Experiences by effectively pitching the Experiences value proposition to prospective hosts, developing the concept and run-of-show, managing leads through internal funnels, tracking systems & tools and reporting on output. Have full accountability & ownership over their book of business. Come up with creative solutions and tactics to speed up acquisition and push past friction.
Optimization & Retention – Orient hosts through their first 3-6 months on-platform, supporting them with technical, optimization and growth best practices (e.g. pricing, run-of-show). Retain hosts through their ramp-up period on-platform via online and IRL mechanisms, driving business success for priority hosts and their listings.
Communication & Collaboration – Provide regular project updates & actionable feedback to cross-functional leads. Effectively size issues & collaborate with peers, leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to creatively problem-solve. Make compelling business cases for removing blockers & friction points.
Tracking & Reporting – Ensure 100% accurate data hygiene across all tracking systems and leadership updates. Report out on both positive & negative performance trends, with a solution-oriented mindset. Stay up-to-date on best-practices & team trainings.
Quality & Alignment to Brand Vision – Ensure that your sourced supply meets the quality bar to deliver against the Experiences vision. Aligns leads with taste and quality measures set forth by cross-functional stakeholders.
Skills
6 years in either content / supply acquisition, partnerships, account management or sales-related roles
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related fields.
Deep knowledge of what is happening in your city and broader region as it relates to travel, entertainment, pop culture, art, food & beverage and other hospitality trends.
Sharp eye for setting & spotting cultural trends; strong ability to assess quality and stay ahead of market shifts.
Skilled in delivering for cross-functional teams, and fostering trust across creative, technical, and business disciplines.
Proficient in CRM systems (like Salesforce) and organizational systems (like Airtable)
Accountability for results – with a proven ability to deliver against KPIs & business targets; focused on the task at hand & not easily distracted
Point of reference for the Operator Management Team on all things process and sales operations
Thrives in ambiguity and can pivot quickly; motivated by changing strategies and scope
Belonging & Accommodations:
Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner.
Pay Rate Range: $85-$98/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Salary : $85 - $98