JOB SUMMARY :
We are looking for a Manager – Park Development Thrill Mountain to join CASELA LTD.
Your role as Manager – Park Development Thrill Mountain is responsible for the strategic development, operational leadership and commercial success of Mountain Kingdom. The role is to transform Mountain Kingdom into a unique nature and adventure destination, with the long-term ambition of operating as a separate park and profit centre, while continuing to leverage Casela’s shared services platform (Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Marketing and Legal).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute the long-term master plan for Mountain Kingdom.
- Position Mountain Kingdom as a differentiated destination focused on nature, adventure and conservation.
- Identify and develop new revenue streams and strategic partnerships.
- Prepare business cases for new projects and investments.
- Develop premium products and adventure activities that increase visitor spend and repeat visitation.
- Work closely with the Commercial team to maximise local and international market opportunities.
- Identify, design and implement new thrilling activities that are unique in Mauritius.
- Continuously refresh the product offering to maintain market leadership.
- Benchmark against leading adventure and eco-tourism parks internationally.
- Lead endemic species conservation programmes and habitat restoration initiatives.
- Promote environmental education and create meaningful conservation experiences for guests.
- Oversee maintenance of trails, facilities and adventure equipment.
- Manage capital projects from concept to implementation.
- Prepare and manage annual budgets and long-term business plans.
- Deliver positive financial returns and monitor key performance indicators.
- Control operating costs while supporting sustainable growth.
- Ensure investment decisions are supported by robust financial analysis.
- Perform any other cognate duties as may be assigned to you by Management
CANDIDATE’S PROFILE :
Qualifications Required:
- Hold at least a degree in Business Management or any other relevant field
- Have at least 5 years of experience in similar job role
Key competences (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Behaviours):
- Demonstrated experience in new business development initiatives and activities.
- Sound financial acumen, strong presentation and communication skills and contemporary strategic planning.
- Demonstrated experience in researching and analyzing market information.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid organisational skills, including attention to detail and be multi-tasking.
- Strong influencing skills to impact decisions.
- Willingness to work according to flexible schedules to accommodate project deadlines.