Short Term Rental Listing Optimization Specialist

Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized, analytically driven Listing Optimization Specialist to join our dynamic team in our office. In this in-office role, you will be the dedicated expert focused exclusively on creating, analyzing, and enhancing property listings across major short-term rental platforms--including Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Marriott Homes & Villas, and others. Your work will directly impact our portfolio's visibility, booking rates, and revenue by leveraging data insights to craft high-performing listings that captivate guests and outperform competitors.

Key Responsibilities:



Create Compelling Listings

: Develop optimized listings from scratch, including titles, descriptions, pricing strategies, photo selections, and amenity highlights, tailored to each platform's algorithms and audience preferences.

Analyze Performance Data

: Dive deep into metrics such as click-through rates, conversion rates, search rankings, visibility scores, and occupancy trends using platform analytics tools to pinpoint strengths and opportunities.

Drive Continuous Improvement

: Implement targeted optimizations based on data-driven recommendations, A/B testing results, and competitive benchmarks to boost listing performance and achieve measurable gains in bookings and inquiries.

Conduct Competitive Research

: Regularly benchmark our listings against top performers in target markets, identifying trends in content, pricing, and visuals to maintain a competitive edge.

Generate Structured Reports

: Produce clear, actionable reports using spreadsheets to summarize performance trends, optimization impacts, and ROI, presented in an organized format for internal stakeholders.

Stay Ahead of Trends

: Monitor platform-specific updates, algorithm changes, and industry best practices to proactively adapt strategies and ensure listings remain optimized.

Qualifications:



Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 2+ years of experience in listing management or optimization for short-term rentals; hands-on familiarity with platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, or Marriott is highly preferred. Exceptional analytical skills with proven expertise in interpreting complex data sets to derive insights and recommendations--experience with A/B testing and performance metrics is essential. Meticulous organizational habits and a structured approach to workflows, with the ability to manage multiple listings systematically while maintaining impeccable attention to detail. Outstanding written communication skills for creating persuasive, SEO-optimized content that resonates with travelers. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data manipulation, visualization, and reporting; basic knowledge of short-term rental market dynamics is a plus. Thrives in a collaborative office environment, with a proactive, results-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently on high-impact projects.

Tools & Software:



Platform-specific analytics: Airbnb Insights, Booking.com Performance Reports, VRBO Analytics Dashboard, Marriott Host Tools, and equivalents. Optimization software: Rankbreeze (or similar tools for SEO and ranking analysis). Reporting: Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets for data tracking and visualization.
If you are a detail-obsessed analytics powerhouse passionate about turning data into bookings, we want you on our team. Apply today to help elevate our properties to the top of search results!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2141745
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned