Ramp Manager

Choice Hotels • North Bethesda, MD

51d

About The Position

The Ramp Manager is responsible for engaging with hotels during the pre-opening ramp timeframe , ensuring activation of commercial levers to drive faster , better ramp performance from the start. This role oversees the ramp process for new construction and conversion openings, executing a comprehensive pre-opening playbook, monitoring progress, and ensuring a seamless transition to the Franchise Performance team post-opening. The position serves as a point of contact for Area Directors and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve ramp KPIs.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of relevant experience, including major hotel company experience, with demonstrated involvement in sales, revenue management, and/or marketing functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality , Hotel Management, Business Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience .
• Proven success in hotel pre-opening/ramping activities and achieving financial and operational outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills across stakeholder groups.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Results-oriented, motivated self-starter.
• Consultative approach with holistic business view.
• Ability to lead change management initiatives in a matrix organization.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills.
• Demonstrates Choice’s Values: Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious, Show Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-opening plans/playbooks, ensuring hotels activate commercial levers aligned with opening timelines.
• Partner with hotel stakeholders and internal teams to drive ramp readiness and performance strategies.
• Monitor progress and utilize reporting tools to influence engagement and adoption of ramp activities.
• Establish post-opening performance expectations and collaborate with commercial teams to support ramp targets.
• Ensure timely and seamless handoff to Area Directors post-opening.
• Provide ramp-specific support to Area Directors across broader portfolios.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees