Cambodia: Director of Project Development (Golf Course)

Director of Project Development (Golf Course)

Salary: $7,000 - $8,000 USD Per month.

Location: Cambodia

Language Requirement: Fluent in English (Chinese proficiency is not required)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced project development specialist to oversee the development and brand management initiatives of a new, prestigious golf course in Cambodia. The project is brand new, and will require a focus on investor management, business and brand management. 

The ideal candidate will drive investment efforts, manage high-end client relationships, build a high-performing team, and ensure the profitability and prestigious reputation of the course.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investment & Business Development: Spearhead investment attraction initiatives, forge strategic partnerships, secure high-end brand collaborations, events, and sponsorships to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Marketing & Brand Promotion: Design and implement effective marketing and brand strategies to attract a high-end clientele, enhance market influence, and cultivate member loyalty.
• Customer Relationship Management: Establish, maintain, and enhance relationships with VIP clients and manage the membership system, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through superior service.
• Team Leadership & Management: Recruit, build, and lead a professional operations team; optimize organizational structure and processes to enhance team performance, execution, and service standards.
• Financial Management: Manage budgets, control operating costs, identify efficiencies, and drive profitability to ensure the golf course's financial health and sustainable growth.
• Event & Tournament Planning: Conceptualize, plan, and execute high-profile golf tournaments, exclusive corporate invitationals, and social events to elevate the course's market appeal and prestige.
• Stakeholder & Industry Relations: Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including government bodies, industry associations, media representatives, and influential social circles.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience: Experience in golf course operations management, or significant time in a senior leadership role within the golf industry.
• Business Development Acumen: Demonstrated success in investment attraction, partnership development, and securing high-end brand collaborations; proven ability to cultivate high-net-worth client networks.
• Market Insight: Strong understanding of the high-end consumer market, luxury services, and current trends within the golf industry; ability to develop strategies responsive to market demands.
• Language & Communication: Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential. Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with international clients and partners.
• Management & Leadership: Exceptional leadership capabilities, strong cross-departmental coordination skills, and a proven track record of effective team management and driving business results.
• Customer Service Excellence: A strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service, particularly tailored to a high-end clientele, focused on building lasting relationships and ensuring member satisfaction.
• Results Orientation: Highly results-driven with a clear focus on achieving performance targets, managing budgets effectively, and driving consistent profitability growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing internationally acclaimed golf courses, luxury resorts, or prestigious sports clubs.
• Experience in organizing or managing major international golf tournaments and/or securing significant brand partnerships.
• Familiarity with adjacent luxury markets such as high-end real estate or luxury goods, along with an established network in these areas.