Growth Associate

Summary

Join AvantStay, a rapidly growing, venture-funded company in the short-term rental industry, as a dynamic Growth Associate. This dual role combines optimizing our luxury vacation rental portfolio with driving broader company growth initiatives. You will refine listing strategies, contribute to advertising and SEO efforts, and play a vital role in achieving key company KPIs. Responsibilities include managing and enhancing listings, undertaking copywriting and photo sequencing, analyzing property performance, and optimizing distribution channels. You will collaborate with various teams and utilize our diverse toolkit of systems to drive efficiency and effectiveness. This is a 100% remote position offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in travel and/or hospitality industry; short-term rental experience is a plus
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other photography-related technical skills
• A well-organized, highly motivated individual with a creative and analytical mindset
• A quick learner with a deep interest in technology

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance AvantStay's listings, focusing on distribution, content, and integration while ensuring effective inter-departmental communication
• Undertake copywriting, editing, and photo sequencing for listings
• Analyze property performance and photo data to guide creative directions for listings
• Optimize distribution channels and website performance through detailed analysis of sales and reservation funnels
• Collaborate with distribution partners and explore new growth opportunities
• Drive SEO and ad optimization to increase visibility and direct bookings
• Support the sales team in attracting new homeowners and maintaining existing relationships
• Oversee the creation, analysis, and timeline management of visual content, ensuring alignment with our marketing brand
• Work closely with the Revenue Management team to enhance listing performance and identify unique property selling points
• Liaise with Onboarding, Design, Customer Experience, Field Operations, and Development teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of all aspects of listing management and growth strategies
• Utilize AvantStay's diverse toolkit of systems, including Airtable, Salesforce, Quicksight, and various operational software, to drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and implement marketing strategies that are specifically designed for vacation rentals, aiming to attract the right demographic and highlight the unique features of each property
• Initiate and manage programs to enhance the guest experience, including developing loyalty programs and personalized communication strategies to increase guest engagement and satisfaction
• Conduct comprehensive market analyses to identify potential new geographic locations for expansion, taking into account travel trends, market demand, local regulations, and competitive landscapes to strategically grow the company's vacation rental portfolio

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in creative direction for real estate listings and working with product/development teams is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $65,000 - 70,000 salary + bonus
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Generous company-sponsored insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
• Complimentary and discounted stays at AvantStay properties
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness stipend
• Remote work stipend
• 100% Remote - Work from Anywhere (US business hours)