[Hiring] President in Training @Sitreps

Role Description

The President-in-Training – Operations Immersion Track is a hands-on, field-based leadership apprenticeship designed to develop future Brand Presidents through deep operational ownership and team leadership.

Over 12–18 months, participants will operate as the #2 leader within one of the company’s most complex or high-growth markets. You’ll gain end-to-end exposure to daily operations, people leadership, financial performance, and local market strategy—building the skills and judgment required to run a full P&L.

This program is ideal for high-potential operators looking to accelerate their path to general management in a mission-driven, high-performance environment.

Program Outcomes

• Own and improve key KPIs across guest satisfaction, owner retention, team engagement, and EBITDA
• Demonstrate readiness to assume full P&L responsibility
• Seamlessly transition into a Brand President role with confidence and operational fluency
• Lead a local business with strong people leadership, operational rigor, and market expertise

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence:
  • Drive execution across core operational functions, including guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, and owner services
  • Lead department heads and ensure performance against key metrics
  • Maintain alignment with company SOPs, systems, and technology platforms
  • Lead weekly business reviews and collaborate closely with centralized support teams
• Team Leadership & Culture:
  • Hire, manage, and develop frontline leaders and individual contributors
  • Build and reinforce a culture of ownership, excellence, and servant leadership
  • Act as a visible, hands-on leader who sets high standards for accountability and performance
  • Support local market strategy and execution alongside the Brand President
• Business Growth & Special Projects:
  • Support owner acquisition and retention initiatives
  • Lead special projects focused on improving efficiency, margins, and service quality
  • Identify and execute opportunities to strengthen local operations and customer experience
• Executive & Leadership Development:
  • Participate in formal training forums and leadership workshops
  • Shadow senior executives and attend strategic planning sessions
  • Build the judgment, discipline, and confidence required to run a scaled local business
  • Learn to lead with company culture and values at the core

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in management consulting, private equity operations, corporate strategy, or similar high-performance environments
• 3+ years in operations, hospitality, logistics, retail leadership, or general management roles
• Prior people management and cross-functional leadership experience strongly preferred

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MBA or relevant graduate degree strongly preferred

Personal Attributes

• Highly driven, curious, and execution-oriented
• Strong people leader with high emotional intelligence and a coaching mindset
• Bias for action, operational discipline, and resourcefulness
• Comfortable with hands-on execution, rapid change, and relocation
• Willingness to relocate for final Brand President placement (relocation support provided)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $125,000–$150,000 annually
• Annual performance bonus: Up to 10% of base salary, tied to key business KPIs
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Full relocation support for Brand President placement
• Upon promotion to Brand President: Participation in the company’s long-term incentive program
• Eligibility to earn 12.5% of EBITDA growth from start date through recapitalization