Supply Associate, Services (contract)

This temporary assignment will be working at Airbnb, and may involve working at an Airbnb site, you will however be contracted through Magnit Global, a UK registered employment business with the company registration number 05537535.

Temporary work opportunities align well with people who are looking for career flexibility and less traditional ways of working, but at the same time are people driven to deliver amazing work in high-profile situations. Magnit Direct Sourcing is a service offered by Magnit Global that provides top talent directly to industry leading clients who have flexible temporary assignments that work on a variety of projects and unlock opportunities for exciting work.

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220+ countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.

Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:

• Our community is based on connection and belonging.
• Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.
• Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.
• It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.
  
  

Overview:

Just like Airbnb disrupted hospitality, Airbnb Services is redefining the guest experience by bringing

premium in-home services directly to Airbnb stays. Airbnb Services offers 10 categories (chefs,

photography, massage, personal training, nails, etc.) across 260 cities, with new offerings and

locations dropping regularly in the Airbnb app.

We’re seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Operations Specialist to be the frontline voice of Airbnb

across London. This role focuses on lead generation, conducting in-person sales pitches, and

initiating onboarding processes with key services hosts in London.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation: Identify and connect with potential hosts in person, sourcing through online
  
  

research, cold calling, community engagement, and local networking.

• Sales Pitches: Deliver persuasive in-person conversations to showcase Airbnb Services and
  
  

its offerings, effectively converting interest into host submissions.

• Onboarding: Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate the initial onboarding of new
  
  

hosts, ensuring they are well-informed and equipped for success.

• Market Insights: Gather valuable insights from potential hosts and the community to inform
  
  

sales strategies and improve service offerings.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in sales, partnerships, or community engagement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; comfortable with cold calling and initiating conversations in various formats.
• A curious and scrappy mindset with an eagerness to proactively identify new tactics & approaches to source and close successful leads.
• learn about and connect with local communities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple conversations and leads across various platforms.
• Clear and positive communicator, both verbally and in writing, with an authentic voice.
• Passionate about Airbnb’s mission to create belonging and economic opportunity for hosts.
• Familiarity with social platforms (Facebook Groups, Reddit, Nextdoor) for community engagement and lead generation.
• Experience with or understanding of small business owners, hosts, or side hustlers is a plus.
• Based in London and deep local knowledge of the market and its service offerings.
  
  

Our commitment to inclusion & belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Magnit Global is a leading, global professional services and technology company. We have been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500

companies and other large organizations across numerous verticals including consumer electronics, research and development, pharmaceuticals, health services, and many more. To do our best work we need different viewpoints. Therefore, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.