Owner Liaison

Rise Collective; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position with 25% travel

Health insurance contributions

PTO: 15 days + 2 personal days + 8 dis

6 national holidays

Job summary

Home Team Luxury Rentals is seeking an Owner Liaison to manage relationships with homeowners and oversee listing health and revenue performance. This role is part of a two-person team, partnered with a Property Manager for day-to-day operations. The position is remote with travel up to 25% of the year to nearby homes.

You will collaborate with Pricing, Onboarding, and Guest Communications teams to ensure high-quality service and optimal occupancy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in client or owner relationship management
• Experience in short-term rentals, hospitality, or property management
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and major STR platforms (Airbnb/VRBO)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for homeowners, building trust through proactive and positive communication
• Develop a thorough knowledge of each home in your portfolio and the owner expectations
• Monitor listing health across booking platforms and identify opportunities to improve visibility and performance
• Work closely with the Pricing team to maximize nightly revenue and occupancy
• Review and approve owner statements prior to their release
• Monitor guest reviews and communicate relevant feedback to owners
• Assist in the onboarding process to ensure new homeowners get off to a strong start
• Approve and make decisions on guest refund requests and resolutions
• Work with the Communications team to pursue guest damage claims through Airbnb, VRBO, Superhog, and similar platforms
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Client relationships

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Google Workspace

Airbnb/VRBO familiarity

Tools

Google Workspace

Airbnb

VRBO

Job description

Owner Liaison

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville

Reporting To: Drew Rissler - VP of Operations (Central)

Compensation: $75,000 / year

Description

Business Info:

Role Title: Owner Liaison

Department: Operations

Company: Home Team Luxury Rentals

Locations: We are looking for a candidate that can offer regional in-person support in one of the following areas:

• Knoxville/Gatlinburg, Tennessee (TN)
• Nashville, Tennessee (TN)
• Branson, Missouri (MO)

Supporting Links:

• https://hometeamluxuryrentals.com/
• https://rise-collective.com/

Home Team Luxury Rentals is a full-service short-term rental management service with a mission to unify the finest luxury vacation rentals across the United States: homes that deliver on quality, design, first-class amenities, and comfort. Our guests can expect the ultimate in-house guest experience for every stay. We don’t do average!

Home Team is looking for an Owner Liaison to serve as the primary relationship holder between Home Team and our homeowners. This role is part of a two-person team, paired closely with a Property Manager who handles day-to-day operations, allowing the Owner Liaison to focus on owner relationships, listing health, and revenue performance. This is a remote position with approximately 25% travel depending on proximity to homes in your portfolio.

• Base Salary:
  • $75,000/year

World Class Support -

You’ll be backed by several teams (Pricing Team, Onboarding Team, Guest Communications Team) consisting of 10+ people! You will not be silo’d and unsupported in this role

Insurance Contributions -

Rise Collective contributes $250 towards health insurance for the employee. We also have different insurance plans that you can enrol into depending on your circumstances. We offer vision, dental, and various life insurance plans as well

Healthy PTO Policy -

We offer 15 days PTO + 2 personal days, 8 days sick leave, 6 national holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)

• Retention of Home Ownership (Client Retention)

If you’re ready to be part of a supportive and well-established team, let’s see what you’re made of!

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for homeowners, building trust through proactive and positive communication.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of each home in your portfolio and the expectations of each owner.
• Monitor listing health across booking platforms and identify opportunities to improve visibility and performance.
• Work closely with the Pricing team to maximize nightly revenue and occupancy.
• Review and approve owner statements prior to their release.
• Monitor guest reviews and communicate relevant feedback to owners.
• Assist in the onboarding process to ensure new homeowners get off to a strong start.
• Approve and make decisions on guest refund requests and resolutions.
• Work with the Communications team to pursue guest damage claims through Airbnb, VRBO, Superhog, and similar platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience & Competencies:

• 3+ years of experience managing client or owner relationships.
• Background in short-term rental, hospitality, or property management preferred.
• Proven excellence with customer and stakeholder service.
• Experience working in Google Workspace or similar software.
• Familiarity with STR booking platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) a strong plus.

• Ability to work flexible hours and/or extended hours as needed to accommodate client and project needs as well as team members in multiple time zones.
• This is predominantly a remote role, however we are looking for a willingness and ability to travel domestically without restrictions up to 25% of the year. Travel varies based on proximity to homes in the portfolio.

Skills & Traits:

• Effective time management, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple owner accounts simultaneously.
• Resourceful and able to work independently with initiative and good judgment.
• Able to identify problems, research alternatives, and resolve issues promptly.
• A natural relationship-builder who earns trust quickly and maintains it long-term.
• You are a self-starter who can independently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You take accountability for the things you say you'll do, under-promise and over-deliver.
• Possess a team-first mentality with an upbeat and optimistic attitude.