Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Tourism
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Location: Baku, Nardaran, Azerbaijan
Employment Type: Full-time, Executive Level
Role Overview
- Sea Breeze Resort & Residences is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the tourism and hospitality direction of a large-scale, multi-property, mixed-use destination.
- The CEO will be responsible for strategic leadership, commercial performance, operational excellence, and brand consistency across all hospitality and residential assets within the Sea Breeze destination.
Reporting Line & Organizational Scope:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will report directly to the Cluster CEO of Sea Breeze Resort & Residences and will consolidate full leadership, accountability, and performance management across the following functions:
- Tourism & Hospitality Sales (B2B / B2C)
- Tourism & Hospitality Marketing and Distribution
- Revenue Management & Analytics
- Hospitality Operations, Reservations & Booking
- Legal, Finance & Accounting functions
Key Responsibilities:
Tourism Strategy & Sales
- Develop and execute the tourism and market strategy across the hospitality cluster
- Oversee B2B and B2C sales to drive occupancy, demand, and long-term partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with local and international tourism stakeholders (tour operators, DMCs, airlines, tourism boards)
Revenue & Commercial Management
- Define pricing, yield, and revenue strategies for hotel rooms, serviced apartments, and mixed-use hospitality assets
- Oversee revenue management, analytics, and performance metrics (ADR, RevPAR, occupancy)
- Approve, negotiate, and manage key commercial contracts and strategic partnerships
Product Development, Marketing & Promotion
- Lead the development and promotion of destination-level hospitality products
- Oversee marketing initiatives including digital campaigns, destination branding, exhibitions, and international roadshows
- Ensure strong market positioning and brand consistency across all assets
MICE & Events
- Develop MICE and events tourism as a key revenue stream
- Oversee conferences, corporate events, weddings, and large-scale destination events
- Ensure alignment between sales, marketing, operations, and events teams
Operational & Functional Leadership
- Oversee hospitality operations, reservations, and guest experience across all properties
- Coordinate Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Compliance functions in line with corporate governance standards
- Standardize SOPs, service quality, and operational efficiency across the destination
Candidate Profile:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Master’s degree (MBA / Executive MBA) is preferred
Experience
- 15+ years of experience in hospitality or tourism, including 7–10 years in executive leadership roles
- Proven experience as Hotel & apart -hotel / Resort / Cluster CEO, Managing Director, or equivalent
- Strong background in tourism sales, destination marketing, and revenue management
- Experience managing mixed-use hospitality assets and large-scale resort or destination projects
Key Competencies
- Strategic, commercial, and financial leadership with full P&L responsibility
- Strong understanding of hospitality operations, governance, and compliance
- Ability to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and brand value
- Excellent stakeholder management and board-level communication skills
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel
- Fluency in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Application Process:
- Please submit your application to x.gambarova@seabreeze.az
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
