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The Faces of Kigo: Meet Orrin Jolley

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What makes working at Kigo unique? Sincere team camaraderie and authentic travel passion are our focal points. When asked "Why do you do what you do every day?", each team member had great anecdotes and some of the world's best travel advice. We created the Faces of Kigo series because our brand is not just about vacation rental software. Kigo has a much bigger story to share - stories, actually.

Meet Orrin Jolley, an Account Executive working in Barcelona. When he's not helping grow Kigo business in the UK and Australia, Orrin coaches soccer and travels like a boss. Read on to learn how Orrin chooses a place to stay when he’s planning a trip. We think you might find it helpful when marketing your vacation rental property. After all, it's always great to learn from an expert. There are those who work to live, and far fewer who live to work. Orrin knows the secrets of mixing business with happiness.

Learn more about Orrin:

Tell us about yourself. What do you like to do outside of work?

Hi! My name is Orrin and I am named after a River in Scotland. Look, it’s true - google it! I was born and raised in London and spent my childhood days causing mischief with my older brother. Football (Soccer) is my passion. I watch it, play it and I am also a qualified coach. I spend the rest of my hours keeping active. I run, hit the gym, climb and dive as often as I can.

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What is your job at Kigo?

I am an Account Executive working on the UK/AUS market. I've dedicated the last eight years to various global sales positions, so it is fair to say that I love sales. However, my role at Kigo also allows me to help those around me become a better version of themselves. That is why I get out of bed (really early!) every morning. 

How does your travel passion help you understand our Kigo customers?

I have spent a huge amount of time travelling, so I understand customer demands placed on vacation rental managers. Knowing I provide a solution that helps customers communicate and understand each other better gives me a ton of job satisfaction.

Tell us your favorite travel advice. What influences you?

  • Travel off season: My best advice is to travel off-peak or in shoulder seasons, as you can book great properties at a discount.
  • Flexible check-in hours:  I usually travel very early morning or late at night, so arrival flexibility is very important.
  • Great reviews and photos: I avoid booking properties with poor quality images and very few reviews.
  • Location descriptions: If property managers take the time to describe the local area, it's a big win. Knowing there are hiking trails, wine tours or historical sites nearby makes my decision much easier.

What makes Kigo stand out from the competition?

The ability to manage multiple areas of a vacation rental business from a cloud based platform is very unique. No other solution provides such diverse tools in one centralized place.

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What is your favorite Kigo feature? How does it help vacation rental managers do their jobs better?

In the competitive vacation rental market, customer experience is the new currency. Kigo Operations Manager ensures that any business can provide a customer experience that exceeds our competitors.
A genuine and sincere passion for globetrotting is what makes our brand come to life. As we continue to explore the Faces of Kigo, you will meet more global team working every day to create the best products in travel.

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