Market Manager

Airbnb; Paris (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbnb is seeking a Market Manager to drive growth in the French West Coast territory from our Paris office. You will manage professional host accounts, onboard new supply, and work cross-functionally to ensure market success.

Fluency in French and English, plus willingness to travel every 4–6 weeks, is required. You will analyze data, develop localized strategies, and build enduring partnerships with hosts and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in account management, partner support and/or sales.
• Fluency in French and English is required.
• Willing to travel domestically from Paris to your market territory (roughly every 4–6 weeks).
• Proven track record of managing a leads pipeline and/or a book of business.
• Proficient in CRM software (Salesforce); Mixmax experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage with clients via phone, email, and in-person.
• Proficient quantitative skills and ability to apply data to day-to-day decisions.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills; able to work strategically and tactically in ambiguity.
• Passion for Airbnb, travel, and the sharing economy; hosting experience is a plus.
• Experience working cross-functionally; charismatic self-starter who is resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage professional host account relationships within your territory.
• Directly manage accounts to meet and exceed quarterly/annual sales goals.
• Analyze data and use data-driven recommendations to identify opportunities and drive sales.
• Prospect and onboard new, high-quality supply in your geography.
• Understand technical integration of software partners to support clients.
• Represent Airbnb in external meetings with Professional Hosts.
• Educate clients on product changes and relay feedback to internal teams.
• Hold regular optimization calls and business reviews with clients.
• Develop long-lasting partnerships and knowledge of local markets.

Skills

Account management

French & English

CRM Salesforce

Mixmax

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Quantitative analysis

Travel readiness

Tools

Salesforce

Mixmax

Job description

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

Please note this is a hybrid position based in our Paris office. Please submit your CV in English.

The Difference You Will Make

As a Market Manager, you will be responsible for the growth of your assigned territory, french West Coast, by managing professional host accounts and supply acquisition of high quality inventory. You will build Airbnb's strong market presence in your assigned region in collaborating with other teams as the local in-market expert. As someone who knows the Airbnb mission and values inside out, you will drive all phases of supply acquisition and market success from acquisition strategy development to strategic host relationship management. You will also be tasked with developing and refining scalable, localized supply management strategies for both established, competitive markets and emerging, untapped markets, aiming to secure our long-term success in these regions.

A Typical Day

• Build and manage professional host account relationships within your assigned territory
• Directly manage accounts to meet and exceed quarterly/annual sales goals
• Analyze data and utilize data-driven recommendations to identify and action on strategic opportunities in your region to drive increase in sales
• Prospect and onboard new, high quality supply in your assigned geography
• Maintain a baseline understanding of the technical integration of various software partners so that you can provide the right support to your clients
• Represent Airbnb in external meetings with Professional Hosts
• Educate clients on all significant product changes and cascade feedback on product and policy to the relevant internal stakeholders
• Hold regular optimization calls and business reviews with your clients.
• Develop strong and long lasting partnerships
• Develop deep knowledge of your assigned geographic markets and become the go-to source for all information relating to local trends and market dynamics for internal and external partners
• Leverage your market knowledge to build initiatives
• Respond to and deliver exceptional service to your professional hosts in a timely and efficient manner, occasionally traveling to your market to provide in-person support and guidance
• Work cross-functionally with public policy, legal, communication and customer support teams to ensure our long-term market success.
• Engage an entrepreneurial mindset to autonomously design, develop and execute bespoke engagement initiatives for the assigned territory.
• Support host community programs in your region, contributing to the growth and engagement of Airbnb's community.

Your Expertise

• 6+ years experience in account management, partner support and/or sales.
• Preferably 2+ years experience in hospitality/travel industry
• Fluency in French and English is required
• Must be willing to regularly travel domestically from Paris to your aligned market territory. Typical expectation would be once every 4 to 6 weeks.
• Proven track record of being able to effectively work a leads pipeline and/or a book of business
• Proficient in using CRM software, specifically in working with leads, opportunities and other core objects - Salesforce and Mixmax experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients via phone, email, and in-person
• Proficient quantitative skills and proven ability to interpret and apply data throughout your day-to-day work
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, with a proven track record to execute in ambiguous environments
• Ability to work within tight deadlines, adjust to changes in priorities, and balance short-term needs with long-term strategic initiatives;
• Passion for Airbnb, travel, and the sharing economy - being an Airbnb host is a plus
• Proven experience working cross-functionally
• Charismatic self-starter who is resourceful and self-sufficient

How We'll Take Care of You:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range shown below is annualized, is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

France Annual Pay Range

€61.000 — €72.000 EUR

Reasonable Accommodations:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.