Executive Director of Sales and Marketing (m/f)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
(m/f)

About Lošinj Hotels & Villas:

Lošinj Hotels & Villas is a distinctive multi-property hospitality collection on the island of Lošinj, Croatia. The portfolio includes five hotels, five ultra-luxury villas, two bed-and-breakfasts, and ten restaurants. As part of Jadranka Turizam, we are committed to responsible growth, innovation, and the preservation of Lošinj’s natural and cultural heritage.

Our Service Commitments guide every part of our operation:

• We integrate the richness of Lošinj’s community, heritage, and environment into each guest and partner interaction.
• We foster personalized, guest-centric service while embracing innovation and leadership agility.
• We uphold the principles of environmental responsibility, workplace excellence, and cultural sensitivity in everything we do.

As guardians of Lošinj’s story, we seek individuals ready to build the future while honoring the essence of this remarkable island.

Executive Director of Sales & Marketing

Lošinj Hotels & Villas | Start Date: October 1, 2025

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

We are seeking an Executive Director of Sales & Marketing to oversee all commercial, revenue, and marketing activities through the lens of deal orchestration and complex market management.

You will lead a team of 7, report directly to the Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, and form part of the Executive Team. This role demands resilience, strategic agility, and a steady hand in dynamic, high-expectation environments.

If you thrive in complexity and build growth with clarity and adaptability, we invite you to connect.

We are seeking an outstanding Executive Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the commercial growth and market development for Lošinj Hotels & Villas, a distinctive multi-property hospitality collection on Lošinj, the Island of Vitality.

This is a senior executive role reporting directly to the Chief Growth & Strategy Officer and forming an integral part of the Executive Team. The Executive Director of Sales & Marketing will oversee all commercial, revenue, and marketing activities across a portfolio that includes five hotels, five ultra-luxury villas, two bed-and-breakfasts, and ten restaurants. The role demands a holistic approach to deal orchestration and complex market management, ensuring responsible, long-term growth across diverse segments.

This role requires a consistent international presence and representation. The Executive Director will serve as a brand ambassador at all times, embodying the distinct ethos and values of Lošinj Hotels & Villas across markets, partners, and audiences worldwide. In 2025, as we celebrate 140 years of tourism on Lošinj, this leadership role will be central in shaping the next chapter of the island’s story.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and further develop a team of 7 direct reports across sales, marketing, and revenue management functions.
• Direct all commercial initiatives with a focus on growth, profitability, and clear market positioning.
• Manage and orchestrate complex negotiations and partnerships, balancing immediate results with long-term ambitions.
• Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, high performance, collaboration, and accountability.
• Actively contribute to executive-level decision-making and business development.
• Integrate and champion Lošinj’s cultural, environmental, and heritage values in all market-facing activities.

Key Attributes:

• Exceptional resilience: able to maintain clarity and judgment under pressure.
• Strategic agility: capable of pivoting quickly and decisively when circumstances demand.
• Natural leader and team builder with a proven record of success in dynamic, high-performance environments.
• Commercially astute with an intuitive understanding of luxury and premium markets.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively while maintaining a strong operational base on the island of Lošinj.
• Strong personal presence: able to embody and project the spirit of Lošinj Hotels & Villas in diverse international settings.

Candidate Profile:

• Senior leadership experience with significant expectations regarding independence, resilience, and judgment.
• A mindset suited to dynamic environments, where travel is frequent, decision-making is autonomous, and adaptability is required.

If you are a leader who can remain steady when the world comes crumbling down but pivot decisively when needed, we invite you to apply.

Lošinj Hotels & Villas