What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager - Vacation Rental Organization position at Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc?
A rapidly growing upscale vacation rental management company is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead operations across their portfolio. This individual will oversee all aspects of the business, including housekeeping, maintenance, guest services, homeowner services, and administration, while serving as a key partner to ownership.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong operational leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving results in a high-growth entrepreneurial environment.
Compensation & Benefits: $140,000 - $160,000 20-30% bonus (OTE est. $200,000), Comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, Long-term growth potential with executive leadership opportunities & more!
Relocation: Yes, relocation assistance is available depending on the candidate, timeline, and current location.
Location/Schedule: On-site in Lowell, AR (Mountain Biking Capital of the US).
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations for a portfolio of 200–500 vacation rental homes throughout Northwest Arkansas.
- Oversee housekeeping, maintenance, guest services, homeowner services, and administrative functions.
- Develop and implement systems and processes that improve efficiency and profitability.
- Manage local employees, offshore teams, and vendor partners while fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence.
- Monitor budgets, financial performance, and operational metrics.
- Build strong relationships with homeowners, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Support growth initiatives and help execute the company's long-term vision.
Qualifications
- 7 years of leadership experience within vacation rental management, hospitality, or property operations.
- Experience managing portfolios of 200–500 vacation rental homes, preferably large single-family residences.
- Deep expertise in maintenance, housekeeping, and homeowner services operations.
- Experience managing a combination of employees, contractors, vendors, and offshore teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and forecasting.
- Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a General Manager, Vice President, or Chief Operating Officer.
- Exposure to sales, marketing, and revenue management functions.
- Bachelor's degree.
If you are a builder, operator, and people leader who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and creating scalable systems while delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000