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Senior Market Manager, Luxe

Japan; JapanRemote · Japan
Manager · Sales
POSTED 4 NOVVERIFIED 55M AGO
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$204k
median · n=8 · FY26
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H-1B · FY26
164
NL sponsor · UK sponsor
Hiring · 30d
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−4 net · open roles

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.

About the Role

As a Senior Market Manager, Luxe, you will drive supply growth for Airbnb Luxe in your assigned geographies — acquiring new listings and cultivating host relationships that define Luxe. You will serve as the on-the-ground market expert, combining deep knowledge of luxury real estate and travel landscape with a consultative, relationship-first approach to acquisition and account management.

You will work with Luxe Guest Services, Content & Quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure every home meets Airbnb Luxe's standards. This role is equally focused on strategic growth and day-to-day excellence - you'll be equally comfortable prospecting net-new hosts, conducting business reviews, and rolling up your sleeves to solve host challenges.

What You'll Do

Supply Acquisition & Pipeline Development

  • Lead net-new host and listing acquisition in assigned markets, moving qualified leads through the funnel to meet and exceed quarterly supply goals
  • Prospect and identify high-quality homes through external research, networking, and partnerships with luxury real estate professionals, property managers, and operators
  • Qualify incoming leads and deliver fully vetted hosts and listings to the onboarding team with clear handoff documentation
  • Compellingly articulate Airbnb Luxe's value proposition across all formats — phone, email, in-person — tailored to the luxury audience

Market Development & Launches

  • Own new market launches end-to-end, including lead generation, host recruitment, coordination with Home Quality and Guest Services, and post-launch performance monitoring
  • Develop a nuanced understanding of your markets: desirable neighborhoods, architectural styles, design aesthetics, pricing trends, seasonality, and the competitive landscape
  • Build and maintain localized pitches that resonate with luxury homeowners and real estate professionals in your region

Host Account Management & Optimization

  • Manage a portfolio of Luxe hosts, serving as their primary point of contact and trusted advisor
  • Conduct regular business reviews and optimization calls to uncover challenges, identify growth opportunities, and provide data-driven recommendations
  • Support onboarding of new listings for assigned hosts, ensuring a seamless experience
  • Design and deploy strategies to manage and optimize long-tail hosts across your markets
  • Improve listing bookability through performance analysis and targeted host education

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Escalations

  • Act as the primary liaison between assigned hosts and internal teams (Guest Services, Content & Quality, Product, Policy) for escalated issues and strategic initiatives
  • Serve as an effective "air traffic controller" — routing host requests to the right internal resources while maintaining direct host accessibility
  • Cascade host feedback to relevant stakeholders to inform product and policy decisions
  • Educate hosts on significant product updates, policy changes, and platform best practices

What We're Looking For

Experience

  • 6+ years of relevant experience in sales, account management, business development, or strategic partnerships — ideally within luxury travel, hospitality, or real estate
  • Demonstrated track record of hitting or exceeding acquisition and/or revenue targets in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
  • Experience working cross-functionally across teams to influence change and drive results
  • Familiarity with CRM tools and the ability to maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene and reporting

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to build credibility and influence senior decision-makers both internally and within the luxury industry
  • Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to close complex, high-value partnerships
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