General Manager, Blueground
+ Stock options + Annual performance bonus
Network of fully-furnished apartments
Open for applications
Network of fully-furnished apartments
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
+ Stock options + Annual performance bonus
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To reinvent the way people live, with apartments available where, when, and on the terms they want, and to provide a launchpad to live globally, work remotely, and experience new adventures — for a month, a year, or longer.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of experience in a managerial role (general management or operations); Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
- Hands-on approach with a proactive and results-oriented mindset
- Extensive knowledge of PnL management, including budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Background in real estate with demonstrated success in originating, negotiating, executing, and managing real estate deals would be beneficial
- This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to execute initiatives that drive growth, operational efficiency, and profitability
What the job involves
- We are looking for a General Manager to lead our operations in London
- The General Manager position is one of the most exciting and impactful roles at Blueground
- As the leader of the London office and a member of Blueground's global leadership team, you will own your P&L and manage all business activities: from hiring your team, to on-boarding and marketing units, to building strong relationships with the local real estate industry
- You will directly lead a team of high performing professionals focused on operations and real estate to its next phase of scaling up
- Owning the P&L for Blueground's London business
- Scaling a best-in-class team for real estate and operations
- Defining city priorities and goals, and managing performance on a monthly and quarterly basis by setting relevant KPIs and incentive structure
- Identifying unexplored opportunities and adapting the business model to local requirements, taking into account potential regulatory constraints
- Staying actively educated on London real estate trends to adapt and refine leasing strategy
- Shaping and sharing best practices with the rest of the network towards the constant efficiency improvement of our global operations
- Being the face of Blueground in London- local PR and networking events
- Collaborating with Product, Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing, Technology and Client Experience teams to meet the needs of the local market
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Blueground supplies apartments for medium to long-term stays, that it backs with on-the-ground support so clients can have peace of mind that any issues will be handled quickly and well. It operates thousands of properties in 20+ cities including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., Seattle, Dubai, Istanbul, Paris, London, and Athens.
Taking clear inspiration from Airbnb, Blueground caters to the increasing demand for all medium and long-stay rentals - both from holidayers seeking more unique stays, and the growing nomadic workforce. Its focus on the renter experience - with additional services, such as regular housekeeping or maintenance, available through its app - are what makes the company stand out in the space.
Blueground has stated aims to have a presence in 50 cities around the world and a portfolio of more than 50,000 apartments by 2025, an ambitious goal that will rely heavily on its ability to scale its operationally-intensive business (due to the local support teams required). The recent acquisition of corporate housing specialist Travelers Haven will enable it to expand its US footprint, as it invests its latest funds into growth.
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Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"Blueground follows a hybrid model; you can work from everywhere! Even though our offices are open, employees are able to choose how frequent they..."
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Mar 2024
$45m
SERIES D
Sep 2021
$140m
SERIES C
Total funding: $295.8m
Company benefits
- Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations - Up to 14 days of free stays at Blueground apartments around the world every year!
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid Family Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Transportation and cell phone reimbursement
Company values
- Time is our most precious resource - Don’t waste time, hustle for it, prioritize what matters, and be inspired by our mission every day.
- Excellence is our epic journey - It’s not just a standard, but a guiding light towards where we want to take our product and relationships.
- Care is at the heart of our business - By investing time in understanding what our clients want, we create a memorable experience while earning their respect and trust.
- A spirit of transparency leads to a culture of trust - We believe fair & honest communication is the only way to build trust, meaningful relationships, and the highest quality product.
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Previously worked for 6 years at McKinsey, being promoted from Business Analyst to Associate and Engagement Manager.
Alexis Maragkos
(Director of Partnerships & Strategic Services)Previously Account Executive at JWT, and Account Manager at DDB.
Andreas Nezeritis
(Director of Marketing Ops & Strategic Projects)Previously Freelance Photographer for 5 years and Legal Assistant at Apostolopoulos - Kontis Law Office, a well-known Law office in Athens.
Aneesa Arshad
(Global Head for Business)Worked as a consultant for 2 years at Mission Measurement and for 1 year at Aga Khan Development Network.
Kurtuluş Cumhur Korkmaz
(Advisor)Co-Founder and COO at Revival. Previously Category Manager in Media at Vodafone, and Engagement Manager at Samsung.
Penny Papakonstantinou
(General Manager ATH)Worked for 1 year as a Site Engineer at Attiko Metro and for another year as an Assistant of the COO at Marichem Marigases Worldwide Services.
Diversity & Inclusion at Blueground
- At Blueground we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our guests come from all walks of life and so do we. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
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