Director of Marketing & Communications

Director of Marketing & Communications

Kandima Maldives & The Coral Residences

Ready to Make Some Serious Noise?

Kandima Maldives is the game-changing island (desti)nation where ordinary simply does not belong. With 270 seriously stylish studios and villas, ten distinctive dining venues and a bold collection of lifestyle experiences, Kandima brings a fresh and playful spirit to the Maldives.

Together with The Coral Residences, we are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Director of Marketing & Communications to lead the marketing, PR, digital and brand strategies for both properties.

This senior leadership role is ideal for a strategic thinker and creative storyteller who can strengthen brand positioning, deliver impactful campaigns and turn fresh ideas into measurable business growth.

Key Responsibilities in a nutshell

• Develop and lead integrated marketing, communications, PR and social media strategies for Kandima Maldives and The Coral Residences.

• Act as the brand guardian, ensuring consistent positioning, messaging and guest experiences across all touchpoints.

• Manage marketing budgets, campaigns and departmental expenses, while tracking performance and return on investment.

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities across key and emerging feeder markets.

• Develop PR stories, press releases, media kits and quarterly communication plans.

• Build strong relationships with local and international media, influencers and brand partners.

• Manage PR, creative, media and production agencies, ensuring effective and on-brand delivery.

• Plan and host press trips, influencer visits, media events and brand activations.

• Collaborate with the corporate marketing team.

• Coordinate photography and video shoots and maintain an up-to-date image and content library.

• Work closely with Sales and resort teams to develop promotions, packages, events and revenue-generating campaigns.

• Ensure all online and offline marketing materials are creative, relevant, commercially effective and unmistakably on brand.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the marketing and communications direction of two distinctive hospitality brands, challenge convention and create campaigns that stand out in one of the world’s most competitive travel destinations.

Bring the strategy, creativity and energy - and help keep Kandima Maldives and The Coral Residences miles away from the ordinary.