This role requires a commercially minded manager with strong sales ability, capable of actively selling caravans and lodges and supporting our holiday home sales team. A background in sales within a holiday park, hospitality or property setting will be essential.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Oversee and ensure the smooth and professional operation of all areas of the park.
- Manage all accommodation, self-catering, glamping units and touring pitches, shop retail, catering, and park facilities to the highest standards.
- Monitor and improve customer service performance, ensuring consistency across all departments.
- Manage annual park budgets and forecasts, including revenue streams and costs.
- Safeguard the park licence and ensure compliance with all legal, health & safety, and licensing requirements.
- Actively participate in the sales process of holiday homes (caravans and lodges), including handling enquiries, following up leads, and closing sales.
- Work closely with the central support teams to maximise conversion rates and on-park sales opportunities.
- Take responsibility for all revenue streams including holiday home sales, shop retail, catering, pitch fees, and on-park spend.
- Identify and implement initiatives to increase profitability while maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction.
- Understand and report on sales KPIs, stock levels, and sales forecasts.
- Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest and owner experiences.
- Respond to complex customer queries and complaints, ensuring swift and fair resolution.
- Identify ways to enhance the on-park experience and maximise guest and owner satisfaction.
Essential:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Park Manager / General Manager role.
- Demonstratable experience in holiday home or property sales, with the confidence to lead and manage sales processes.
- Strong leadership, team development, and organisational skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
- Commercial acumen with experience managing multiple revenue streams.
- Knowledge of H&S and legal compliance within a hospitality or leisure setting.
- Confident IT and administrative skills including budgeting and reporting.