Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Tourism
Sea Breeze Resort & Residences
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 the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**.**
