General Manager

HostNow manages short-term rental properties in the US. We're looking for a General Manager in Chennai to lead our US operations and grow our portfolio.
Website: hostnow.ai
What you'll do
Grow the portfolio by reaching out to US landlords and negotiating short-term operating leases.
Check zoning, permits and STR regulations on every property before we commit.
Analyse the highest-earning rental properties and markets, and produce revenue estimate reports using AirDNA and other estimators.
Oversee remote property setup, including furniture ordering, vendors and timelines.
Create and optimize Airbnb listings for every new property
Help build out our US management business by onboarding apartments for owners.
Lead our Operations Manager and oversee a team of virtual assistants.
Deliver against clear KPIs for growth and property performance.
Who you are
A self-starter who is comfortable with outreach, negotiation and closing.
Organised, and able to manage people you never meet in person.
Comfortable with data and revenue analysis, and able to turn it into clear reports.
Experienced with Airbnb listings (photos, copy, pricing, amenities), or quick to learn.
Familiar with short-term rentals, hospitality or real estate (a plus, not a must).
A clear communicator with US landlords and vendors.
What we offer
A fixed salary plus a performance incentive tied to KPIs.
A leadership role with real ownership from day one.
A remote setup with a split shift: some Chennai daytime hours plus US overlap.
Location: Chennai, India (remote)
To apply: Send your CV and a short note on a portfolio or team you've grown to [email / apply link]

Work arrangement
Yes