Concierge Manager Position - India

Concierge Manager | Remote | Luxury Travel Leadership About Ascend Ascend helps founders, investors, and executives book international business and first-class flights at rates that are typically 30-80% below what you would find on a regular booking site. We combine smart, proprietary booking methods with round-the-clock personal service delivered over WhatsApp. We have grown from 12 to 60+ people in just over a year, backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, and 5x'd our revenue year-over-year. We are at $22M+ ARR and growing fast. Our mission is to make first-class travel accessible to the people who are shaping the world. Our clients are founders, investors, and senior executives who expect fast, accurate, and polished service. They do not chase confirmations. They trust us to get it right every time. The Role We are looking for an experienced luxury service leader who wants to build world-class operations and grow their impact at a fast-moving company. As Concierge Manager, you own shift-level operations across three core functions: Client Service, Ticketing, Trip Fulfillment. You lead Team Leads who manage specialists across each function. You are responsible for making sure every client receives a five-star experience, every shift runs smoothly, and every team member is growing under your leadership. This is a role for someone who thinks in systems but leads with people. Process without empathy is just bureaucracy. You bring both. What You'll Do Lead and Develop Your Team Manage 3 Team Leads across Client Service, Ticketing and Trip Fulfillment, Coach Team Leads daily with direct, specific feedback that builds their judgment and confidence as leaders Build a shift culture where ownership, accuracy, and client empathy are the baseline, not the exception Conduct regular performance reviews that give team members clarity on where they stand and what comes next Own Shift Operations Direct all client-facing operations during your shift with real-time decisions and clear priorities Allocate team resources, manage escalations from Team Leads, and resolve complex situations before they reach the client Ensure clean, complete handovers between shifts so the incoming manager has everything they need Maintain 95%+ SLA adherence and 98%+ data accuracy through effective team management and systems Deliver Exceptional Client Experiences Own the end-to-end client experience for your shift: every request, every quote, every booking, and every follow-up Personally handle VIP clients and high-complexity situations that require senior judgment Ensure clients receive proactive updates, creative solutions, and service that consistently exceeds their expectations Turn service recovery moments into opportunities to deepen client relationships Drive Process Excellence Submit at least two documented process improvements per month that increase efficiency or quality for the team Spot patterns across client feedback, system performance, and team errors, and address them systematically rather than reactively Partner with the Process Management team and other functions to streamline workflows across the operation Use data to make decisions, validate improvements, and demonstrate impact Collaborate Across Ascend Work closely with Product, Operations, and Leadership to implement new systems and maintain consistency as we scale Represent the voice of both your clients and your team in strategic conversations Contribute insights that shape how Ascend grows globally while maintaining the quality standard clients expect What You Bring Must Have 4+ years in luxury travel, hospitality, or high-touch service operations. Apply even if you do not have every year listed but are confident in your skillset 2+ years in a leadership or management role where you coached and developed a team, not just managed tasks and deadlines Strong Sabre GDS proficiency: you are comfortable with fare rules, complex routing, and ticketing at a level that lets you support and QA your team's work A data-driven approach to leadership: you use metrics to spot trends, validate changes, and hold the team to clear standards Excellent written and verbal communication: you can coach with clarity, write polished client messages, and present confidently to leadership Composure under pressure: when everything is happening at once, you are the calm and steady presence the team needs Nice to Have Experience with international business class or first-class bookings, or award travel programs Familiarity with tools like Asana, Periskope, Stripe, or similar workflow and CRM platforms A track record of building or improving operational processes, SOPs, or training programs Experience managing remote, global teams across time zones Background in luxury hospitality brands such as premium hotels or high-end concierge services You do not need to check every box. If you have 80% of the skills and the drive to learn, we want to hear from you. What Makes You Stand Out We are especially interested in candidates who: Have turned around an underperforming team or operation and can speak to the specific changes they made and the results they drove Are known as the manager people want to work for because they genuinely develop the people around them Have a reputation for spotting problems early and solving them before they reach the client Think in systems but are not rigid: you improve processes without losing the human element that makes a service feel premium Are comfortable being hands-on when the situation calls for it while consistently pushing ownership down to the team Why Ascend Clear Growth Path The progression here is: Concierge Manager to Senior Concierge Manager to Associate Director to Director. We promote from within based on demonstrated performance and impact, not politics or tenure. Build, Don't Just Maintain We are implementing our concierge framework and career systems right now. You are not inheriting a rigid legacy structure. You are helping build how Ascend's operations scale globally. Your insights will have a direct and visible effect on how we work. Real Support We hire proficient people: you will not be carrying underperformers Regular performance reviews with clear metrics and honest feedback A Head of People who understands operations and partners with you A Process Management team dedicated to making your job easier Work-Life Balance Predictable scheduling: you will know your shift in advance Structured handovers so the incoming manager receives everything they need without you staying late A global team with talented colleagues across continents Merit-based performance incentives Learn While You Lead Advanced travel optimization strategies used by elite professionals in the industry How to lead global teams using shared metrics and real-time decision-making Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Operations Operational leadership at a venture-backed company growing 5x year-over-year What Success Looks Like First 90 days: You have learned our core systems and tools, including Sabre, Asana, and our booking platforms. You are leading shifts independently with 95%+ SLA adherence. You are coaching your Team Leads with specific, useful feedback and you have identified your first improvement opportunity. Within 6-12 months: You are consistently delivering 95%+ SLA and 98%+ accuracy. Your team sentiment scores are at 8/10 or above. You have led at least one initiative that measurably improved client satisfaction or team efficiency. Your Team Leads are stronger leaders because of your coaching. Our Values Customer Obsession: We win when our customers win Urgency with Impact: Clients expect answers in minutes, not hours Radical Candor: Honest, direct, respectful feedback builds trust Ownership: If something breaks, we fix it Relentless Excellence: Good enough is never enough Should You Apply? If you are thinkin