Galveston Area Manager — Guest & Homeowner Experience

Better Talent; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

Travel perks and discounts at Southern

Room to grow as part of our national "

Job summary

Southern Sands seeks an Area Manager to own the Galveston Island operation. You’ll lead the local field team, oversee homes and vendors, ensure every guest experience meets our standards, and protect homeowner trust.

You’ll split time between on‑site activity and system reviews, tracking occupancy, revenue, and quality metrics. This role requires hospitality experience, leadership, and comfort with tech as we expand nationally.

Annual salary $45,000–$60,000, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced in hospitality with 3+ years in short-term or vacation rental property management or hospitality operations.
• Proven leader who can manage, motivate and develop a team.
• Organized under pressure in a fast-paced, seasonal market.
• A problem-solver who makes sound calls and finds creative fixes.
• Strong communicator able to build rapport with guests, homeowners, vendors, and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local team: hire, train, coach, and schedule field staff.
• Own the standard in every home: audit cleanliness, readiness and safety; document with photos.
• Be the local face for homeowners: provide updates and build trusted relationships.
• Manage vendors and spending: quotes, approvals, and cost tracking.
• Run the market like a business: track occupancy, revenue, expenses, and KPIs; report to leadership.
• How success is measured: guest reviews, inspections completed, issue resolution time, homeowner satisfaction, market performance.

Skills

Hospitality

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Tech savvy

Results-driven

Local availability

Job description

Southern Sands seeks an Area Manager to own the Galveston Island operation. You’ll lead the local field team, oversee homes and vendors, ensure every guest experience meets our standards, and protect homeowner trust.

You’ll split time between on‑site activity and system reviews, tracking occupancy, revenue, and quality metrics. This role requires hospitality experience, leadership, and comfort with tech as we expand nationally.

Annual salary $45,000–$60,000, plus benefits.