Senior Manager, Destination Experience Marketing, Costa Navarino

Costa Navarino; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Plan

Company Pension Plan

Training & Development

Multicultural Environment

Wellness Platform

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Costa Navarino, a sustainably driven luxury destination in Messinia, seeks a Senior Manager for Destination Experience Marketing to shape experiences across gastronomy, wellness, sports and culture. You will oversee the destination calendar, collaborate with Marketing, Hospitality, Digital presence and Brand teams, and drive revenue and international awareness.

You will lead experiential concepts, partner with operators and artists, and develop engaging programs for Navarino Agora and related

Qualifications

• 8+ years in experience/destination marketing or events within luxury hospitality or premium leisure.
• At least 3 years of team leadership experience.
• Experience launching experiences or events with budget/P&L responsibility.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; additional language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-round planning of destination events and signature experiences within budget.
• Develop experiences across gastronomy, wellness, sports and culture to create compelling guest experiences.
• Create marketing strategies and campaigns to strengthen the destination's positioning.
• Develop authentic, locally inspired experiences showcasing Messinia's heritage and producers.
• Lead the destination entertainment program including live events and Navarino Hills venue.
• Market Navarino Agora and Dunes Agora to increase awareness and visitor traffic.
• Lead marketing of major sports events, academies and sports camps in line with partner brands.

Skills

Experience marketing

Destination marketing

Team leadership

Budget & P&L

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

English language

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Hospitality/Business

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Be Part of Our Story. Grow with Us.

Costa Navarino is a sustainably driven destination in Messinia, on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, where people, nature, heritage and community come together to create meaningful experiences. Respect for the region, its people and its natural environment is at the heart of everything we do.

Home to four 5-star resorts, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino, W Costa Navarino and Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, the destination also brings together four signature golf courses, more than 40 restaurants and bars, over 50 retail shops and services, three spa centres, a collection of luxury villas for private ownership, Navarino Agora and a wide range of sporting, cultural and outdoor experiences.

This diversity creates opportunities across many areas of expertise, where associates can grow professionally, broaden their experience, and contribute to the continued evolution of the destination.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Destination Experience Marketing to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute, learn and grow while helping shape the experiences and impact we create across Costa Navarino.

In this position, you will develop, launch and promote the experiences that position Costa Navarino as a distinctive destination. You will oversee the destination calendar and experience concepts across gastronomy, wellness, sports and culture, driving revenue, guest satisfaction and international awareness. You will work within the Marketing department, collaborating across Experience Marketing, Cluster Hospitality, Digital Presence & Performance and Costa Navarino Brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead the year-round planning of destination events and signature experiences, aligning the calendar with seasonal priorities, business needs and budgets.

• Develop distinctive experiences across gastronomy, wellness, sports and culture, working with operational, commercial and marketing teams to shape each concept into a compelling guest experience.
• Create marketing strategies, content and campaigns that strengthen Costa Navarino’s positioning as a leading destination for gastronomy, wellness, sports and culture.
• Develop authentic, locally inspired experiences that showcase the heritage, communities, producers and traditions of Messinia.
• Lead the destination entertainment program, including live performances, cultural events, Navarino Soundtrack and the Navarino Hills open-air venue.
• Develop marketing initiatives and engaging event programs that increase awareness, visitor traffic and guest engagement at Navarino Agora and Dunes Agora.
• Lead the marketing of major sports events, NBA and Juventus academies, and sports camps, ensuring consistency with each partner’s brand guidelines.

• 8+ years of experience in experience marketing, destination marketing, events or product development within luxury hospitality, lifestyle, entertainment or premium leisure.

• At least 3 years of team leadership experience.
• Proven experience developing and launching experiences or events, with budget and P&L responsibility.
• University degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Business or a related field. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Experience working with international partners, including artists, promoters, sports brands or retail operators.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to develop business cases, price experiences and analyze performance.
• Creativity and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn concepts into compelling guest experiences.
• Excellent project management, event coordination, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of luxury guest expectations and sustainable tourism practices.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. An additional European language is an advantage.
• Experience in multi-property resorts or integrated destinations, as well as exposure to Marriott or another global hotel brand, is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Messinia, particularly during the summer months.

What We Offer:

• Private Medical Plan
• Company Pension Plan

Personal & Professional Growth:

• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
• Experience in a Multicultural & International Work Environment

Wellbeing & Perks:

• Access to the Support Room - Online Wellness Platform
• Recognition & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Discounts & Associate Benefits at Marriott Hotels Worldwide