Associate General Manager - Operations & Strategy Location: Lonavala, Maharashtra About Us StayVista is India’s largest villa hospitality brand and has redefined group getaways. Our handpicked luxury villas are present in every famous holiday destination across the country. We curate unique experiences paired with top-notch hospitality, creating unforgettable stays. Here, you will be a part of our passionate team, dedicated to crafting exceptional getaways and curating one-of-a-kind homes. We are a close-knit tribe, united by a shared love for travel and on a mission to become the most loved hospitality brand in India. Why Work With Us? At StayVista, you're part of a community where your ideas and growth matter. We’re a fast-growing team that values continuous improvement. With our skill upgrade programs, you’ll keep learning and evolving, just like we do. And hey, when you’re ready for a break, our villa discounts make it easy to enjoy the luxury you help create. Your Role As an Associate General Manager at Stayvista, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, executing strategic initiatives, and improving business performance across assigned markets. You will work closely to optimize operations, support supply growth, improve homeowner experience, and deliver key business outcomes. Looking for a dynamic leader with experience in managing on-ground operations, team leadership, and owner relationships. About You • Drive operational excellence by executing strategic initiatives and improving business performance across assigned markets. • Support revenue growth through efficient property onboarding, portfolio performance, and operational optimization. • Collaborate with Supply, Revenue, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, and Operations teams to deliver seamless execution. • Build strong relationships with homeowners to improve retention, satisfaction, and long-term portfolio growth. • Monitor business KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and implement scalable processes to enhance efficiency. • Lead, mentor, and develop teams while ensuring adherence to StayVista's operational standards and service quality. • 5-6 years of experience in operations, business strategy, hospitality, travel, vacation rentals, real estate, or related industries. • Strong analytical, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and leadership skills with a data-driven, execution-focused approach. • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Hospitality, Operations, or a related field. • Should have a good understanding of P&L, strong analytical skills (Excel, AI tools, and PPTs), excellent communication, flexibility to travel between Mumbai and Lonavala, own a vehicle, and be adaptable to flexible working hours. • This position includes tasks supporting Owner and Guest Management, as determined by organizational needs Bonus Points - These are non-essential, but a bonus if you have them! • Demonstrated ability to identify gaps in existing workflows and successfully implement process improvements that enhanced efficiency or compliance. • Proven track record of working with multiple teams (e.g., Property Operations, Guest Relations, and Strategy) to align audit outcomes with organizational goals. Key Metrics: What you will drive and achieve • Operational Efficiency • Financial Performance • Team & Training Effectiveness • Operational Strategy & Improvement Our Core Values: Are you a CURATER? • Curious: Here, your curiosity fuels innovation. • User-Centric: You’ll anticipate the needs of all our stakeholders and exceed expectations. • Resourceful: You’ll creatively optimise our resources with solutions that elevate experiences in unexpected ways. • Aspire: Keep learning, keep growing—because we’re all about continuous improvement. • Trust: Trust is our foundation. You’ll work in a transparent, reliable, and fair environment. • Enjoy: We believe in having fun while building something extraordinary. StayVista Spirit: Our Behavioral Competencies – How We Work Together • Business Acumen: You know our services, business drivers, and industry trends inside out. You anticipate challenges in your area, weigh the impact of decisions, and track competitors to stay ahead, viewing risk as a chance to excel. • Change Management: You embrace change and actively look for opportunities to improve efficiency. You navigate ambiguity well, promote innovation within the team, and take ownership of implementing fresh ideas. • Leadership: You provide direction, delegate effectively, and empower your team to take ownership. You foster passion and pride in achieving goals, holding yourself accountable for the team’s successes and failures. • Customer Centricity: You know your customers’ business and proactively find solutions to resolve their challenges. By building rapport and anticipating issues, you ensure smooth, win-win interactions while keeping stakeholders in the loop. • Teamwork: You actively seek input from others, work across departments, and leverage team diversity to drive success. By fostering an open environment, you encourage constructive criticism and share knowledge to achieve team goals. • Result Orientation: You set clear goals for yourself and your team, overcoming obstacles with a positive, solution-focused mindset. You take ownership of outcomes and make informed decisions based on cost-benefit analysis. • Planning and Organizing: You analyze information systematically, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively. You optimize processes to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with organizational standards. • Communication: You communicate with confidence and professionalism, balancing talking and listening to foster open discussions. You identify key players and use the right channels to ensure clarity and gain support. StayVista is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decisions based on race, colour, religion, caste, creed, nationality, age, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.