• 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

Location: Baku, Nardaran, Azerbaijan

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