Senior Operations & Property Acquisition Manager
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**What You Need To Have** **Experience — Non-Negotiable** * Minimum 5 years in Dubai short-term rental or holiday home operations specifically — not hotels, not property sales * Has supervised a team of field staff across a multi-unit residential portfolio * Has personally onboarded properties from owner meeting through to first live booking * Full working knowledge of DET/DTCM holiday home licensing and compliance * Maintained guest rating averages of 4.7 or above acro
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Experience — Non-Negotiable
- Minimum 5 years in Dubai short-term rental or holiday home operations specifically — not hotels, not property sales
- Has supervised a team of field staff across a multi-unit residential portfolio
- Has personally onboarded properties from owner meeting through to first live booking
- Full working knowledge of DET/DTCM holiday home licensing and compliance
- Maintained guest rating averages of 4.7 or above across a managed portfolio
Owner & Business Development
- Has sat in front of property investors and closed management mandates
- Existing network of real estate agents, building managers, or developer contacts in Dubai
- Able to present a revenue case to a sophisticated owner without overpromising
- Pipeline discipline — tracks leads, follows up without being chased, knows how to close
Operational
- Multi-unit field operations experience — dispersed properties across multiple buildings, not a single site
- Contractor and vendor management — maintenance, cleaning, access, building relationships
- Hands-on DET/DTCM compliance knowledge — permits, renewals, inspection readiness
- Experience using a Property Management System
- Familiarity with dynamic pricing tools — PriceLabs, Beyond, or equivalent
Leadership
- Has held people accountable to a written standard — SOPs, checklists, KPIs
- Managed and developed junior field staff
- Handled guest escalations, damage disputes, and owner complaints without senior intervention
Practical
- UAE driving licence — essential
- Own reliable vehicle — essential
- Based in Dubai — essential
- Available within 2–4 weeks
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