Couple Lodge GM: Grow Occupancy in Remote Bush

JVR Software; Musina; Presencial; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Live-in housing

Trade-fair travel budget

Commercial ownership by team

Descripción de la vacante

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks a dynamic leadership couple in Limpopo to run a premier safari lodge. One partner drives occupancy and revenue while the other supports on-site operations, with living accommodations on site in a remote bush setting.

Applicants should have at least 5 years in senior commercial or lodge leadership roles, a proven track record in occupancy growth, and a strong network with tour operators across southern Africa. English fluency is essential.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in a senior commercial, general management or lodge leadership role within safari, lodge or luxury hospitality.
• Proven track record of growing occupancy and revenue with measurable results.
• Established network among tour operators, DMCs and agents in southern Africa and key source markets.
• Experience representing a property or brand at international trade fairs.
• Strong commercial judgement on pricing, packaging and distribution, with confident use of data, CRM and booking systems.
• General management or full lodge operations experience, including team leadership, budgets and guest experience.
• Ability to run marketing campaigns across digital, social, email and trade.
• Excellent written and spoken English; a second European language is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Own occupancy and revenue performance across all lodges and camps, and develop the annual commercial plan.
• Set rates, packages and seasonal offers, and manage inventory to strengthen low-season and midweek trade.
• Develop new revenue streams such as trail safaris, weddings, group and incentive stays, and conservation and photography experiences.
• Track bookings, conversion and channel performance, and adjust strategy as the market shifts.
• Build and nurture relationships with tour operators, DMCs, travel agents and specialist safari sellers.
• Represent the reserve at key trade fairs and host familiarisation trips.
• Negotiate trade contracts and rates, and oversee the marketing budget and its returns.
• Guide the brand presentation across web, social media, photography and PR, with conservation at the forefront.
• Lead the lodge and reserve managers to maintain and raise standards, safety and guest experience.
• Ensure the product sold matches the experience delivered, and feed guest feedback back into the team.
• Support the development of the existing management team.
• Review financial results with the owners, manage costs sensibly and report on commercial and operational performance.
• Champion the reserve’s conservation mission and support relationships with neighbouring communities and conservation partners.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Revenue growth

Trade show networking

Pricing strategy

Team leadership

Digital marketing

Guest experience

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks a dynamic leadership couple in Limpopo to run a premier safari lodge. One partner drives occupancy and revenue while the other supports on-site operations, with living accommodations on site in a remote bush setting.

Applicants should have at least 5 years in senior commercial or lodge leadership roles, a proven track record in occupancy growth, and a strong network with tour operators across southern Africa. English fluency is essential.