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Come join Curacity : Hotel marketing software that turns media into revenue !!
Position : Director of Business Operations
Reports to : SVP Business Operations
Location : New York, NY (Hybrid - in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
About Curacity
Curacity is the leading media brand network driving measurable revenue for luxury and lifestyle hotels through brand-elevating exposure to high-value travelers. Leveraging proprietary technology and first-party data through partnerships with top travel publications like AFAR and Travel+Leisure, our platform delivers validated 10×–20× ROI. Named among Inc. 5000’s Top 20 Travel & Hospitality Companies and Digiday’s Best Content Marketing Platform of 2024, Curacity is headquartered in New York and Stamford, CT.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Business Operations to lead our internal initiatives and facilitate continued growth through strategic operations and process management. This role will be instrumental in optimizing our internal processes and technology ecosystem while ensuring seamless integration with our proprietary hospitality technology platform. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in operational technologies, a proven track record of establishing scalable, resource-efficient processes and strong leadership skills with a passion for the hospitality industry.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute comprehensive business operations strategy to improve Efficiency Metrics (time to activation, time to first content, time to payment) by 10%
- Coordinate with product, tech / engineering, sales, and customer success teams to optimize systems performance and consistency
- Drive innovation, including AI, in our infrastructure to become more scalable, repeatable, and sophisticated, including process automation.
Technical Operations Management
Oversee end-to-end ad campaign management including trafficking / account setup, process optimization, troubleshooting and problem resolution and reportingMaintain a mastery of our internal tools and systems, including our CRM, Customer Support / Ticketing systems, project management and internal reporting / analytics platformsEnsure accurate, scalable data processing, reporting and billing processes across all customersEstablish and maintain a system of regular process / technology audits to ensure compliance with all internal and external SLAs and customer commitmentsProactively identify and implement process and technology improvements to provide outstanding experiences and outcomes for our hospitality customers and distribution / content partnersLead the implementation of new products and services as defined by our leadership teamEnsure the timely and satisfactory resolution of any customer issues or escalations as identified by the Sales or Customer Success teamsTeam Leadership & Development
Build and manage a high-performing team including platform ops specialists, data processing personnel and billing analystsMentor team members on hospitality industry best practices and emerging technologiesFoster a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision makingClient & Revenue Focus
Partner with Sales, Product, Distribution, Strategy and Customer Success teams to support new business opportunities and client retention initiativesDevelop robust platform operations processes that enhance client experience and drive account growthCreate and present performance reports and strategic recommendations to hospitality clients and internal stakeholdersRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field6+ years of experience in digital advertising operations with 3+ years in leadership rolesProven expertise with major CRM and operations platforms (Hubspot, ChurnZero, etc.)Experience with hospitality, travel, or advertising technology preferredStrong understanding of hotel technology spaceExcellent analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and SQLOutstanding communication and presentation skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications
Experience scaling operations at high-growth technology companiesKnowledge of hospitality industry dynamics, booking funnels, and guest journey optimizationBackground with hotel PMS systems, booking engines, or hospitality technology platformsCertifications in Google Ad Manager, programmatic platforms, or relevant ad tech toolsExperience with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on hospitality advertisingWhy Curacity?
You’ll join an award-winning, fast-growing team at the intersection of luxury travel and cutting-edge adtech, with the opportunity to shape the future of hospitality marketing.
What We Offer
Equity : Stock options are offered to all full-time employeesHealthcare : Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, long-term disability policy, generous company contributionRetirement : 401(k) match – up to 4% of your total compensation matched dollar-for-dollar (US-based employees)Flexibility : Hybrid Work for NYC-Based Roles : Virtual (2 Days); In-office (3 Days); Multiple “work from anywhere” periods / yearPTO : 15 personal days, in addition to 10+ public holiday closure datesWellness : $100 monthly stipend for health and wellness related activitiesRecognition : Birthday, anniversary, and other every-day surprises and gifts to recognize the hard work of our team membersCulture : Casual, collaborative (and dog friendly!) work environment in the heart of Flatiron with CWJ cold brew on tapEqual Opportunity
Curacity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, and we provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for individuals with disabilities, upon request.