Join an internationally recognized hospitality destination as it launches an iconic lifestyle resort in the beautiful Mediterranean. We are seeking a dynamic, strategic Director of Sale and Marketing ideally with pre-opening experience to lead the commercial launch and drive the commercial strategy across sales, marketing for the pre-opening and ongoing operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape market positioning and revenue growth for a brand known for music, entertainment, and luxury hospitality.

We are seeking a skilled Director of Sales & Marketing to lead all commercial aspects of the resort’s launch and ongoing market presence, ensuring strategic coordination and exceptional results that exceed stakeholder and guest expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and execute the resort’s commercial strategy across sales, marketing, and revenue streams for the pre-opening and ongoing operations.
• Lead all pre-opening initiatives, including budget planning, team recruitment, and establishing partnerships with local and global stakeholders.
• Implement B2B and B2C strategies to attract leisure, corporate, MICE, and luxury market segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tour operators, travel advisors, and corporate clients.
• Represent the resort at major trade shows, sales missions, and hospitality industry events.
• Oversee digital marketing, public relations, and social media to position the resort as a premier lifestyle destination.
• Manage influencer collaborations, media partnerships, and targeted campaigns to drive awareness and direct bookings.
• Collaborate with revenue management to define pricing, distribution, and forecasting strategies, optimizing performance across all sales channels (OTAs, GDS, direct).
• Embed the brand’s unique identity into all touchpoints of the guest experience, from pre-arrival to post-stay.
• Recruit, lead, and inspire a high-performing commercial team, fostering innovation, energy, and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in hospitality sales and marketing, with senior leadership roles in lifestyle or luxury resorts or hotels.
• Proven experience in pre-opening hotel or resort sales and marketing, including commercial market launch (preferred).
• Deep knowledge of European leisure, corporate, and MICE markets.
• Solid background in digital marketing, branding, and business development.
• Proficiency with CRM, revenue management systems, and digital sales platforms.
• Strong data-driven and strategic mindset; commercially agile.
• Inspirational leader with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in English; other European languages a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, or Business.
• Willing and able to be based onsite in Mediterranean Island or to relocate; frequent travel required for business development.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and events.

COMPENSATION: 
The position offers a net monthly salary of approximately €7,000. This means that, after taxes and social security contributions required by law, your take-home pay would be approximately €7,000 per month.

If interested in learning more about this great opportunity, please use the link to apply. 

Reference #4219

Location: Mediterranean

Contact: Wendy Moran, Global Head of SearchWide Connect, info@searchwideglobal.com