Guesty Expert
This is a USA-based remote job.
About Us
At Akita Management Services, we provide well-maintained, comfortable temporary housing solutions for individuals and families in transition. Guided by our motto— “All you need is food and clothes; let us take care of the rest”—we handle everything from booking and move-in logistics to maintenance and 24/7 guest support.Our mission is to deliver safe, clean, turnkey homes and peace of mind during life’s transitions. We are a fast-growing, systems-driven company focused on operational excellence, profitability, and exceptional guest experience.
Position Overview
We are hiring an experienced Short-Term Rental (STR) Operations Specialist.This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for a true STR expert with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in the STR industry, who understands both the operational and revenue side of the business.
The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable in:
- Guesty
- Owner Rez
- Major OTAs (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com)
Key Responsibilities
OTA & Channel Management- Create, optimize, and manage listings across Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and other OTAs
- Manage Guesty and Hospitable automations and workflows
- Maintain Superhost / Top Host performance standards
- Monitor metrics: occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, response rate, and conversion rate
- Manage cancellations, rebooking strategies, and guest escalations
- Coordinate cleanings, turnovers, inspections, and maintenance
- Work with vendors and ensure quality control
- Troubleshoot operational issues quickly and effectively
- Conduct regular audits to ensure listing accuracy and pricing competitiveness
- Provide prompt, professional, and empathetic guest communication
- Handle complaints and conflict resolution effectively
- Prepare performance summaries and insights for leadership
- Maintain clear internal communication with leadership and team members
- Monitor pricing strategies and recommend improvements
- Identify opportunities to improve occupancy and operational efficiency
- Implement process improvements and automation tools
- Minimum 3 years of proven STR industry experience
- Advanced knowledge of Guesty or Owners Rez (required)
- Strong OTA management experience (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com)
- Deep understanding of STR KPIs and revenue optimization
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- High integrity, accountability, and reliability
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
Benefits
- Company events
- Opportunities for promotion
- Pay raise
- Work from home