Global VP Marina & Yacht Solutions

Industries: Yachting, Marina Infrastructure, Energy,  Luxury, Maritime Transport, Ports

Remote working – 20 hours per month

Services for equity arrangement + attractive commission

Start and onboard immediately

Evolves to a paid role upon closing our next capital raise

Want to assist an exciting, innovative, smart maritime infrastructure that is passionate and determined to accelerate the new world of clean energy, transportation and maritime to net zero.

As a group, ELIRE has accelerated rapidly over the last few months to position our ventures and world-first solutions, which are critical to accelerating the ecosystem's shift towards adopting new technologies.

ELIRE Infra is positioned as the global maritime and ports Nvidia-style platform, and enabler for new infrastructure and advaned technologies.

We have only just started, and we have a healthy pipeline of exciting projects from London, UK, UAE, Australia, the Nordics and the Mediterranean.

Company Description

ELIRE Group pioneers innovative solutions at the intersection of infrastructure, maritime, aviation, and clean energy to help clients achieve decarbonisation and net-zero goals. The company values commercially viable, scalable, and impactful innovation, blending existing technologies with new ideas to drive change.

Your Impact

The Vice President of Marina & Yacht Solutions will lead the commercialisation and global development of ELIRE’s maritime infrastructure solutions for the luxury, marina, and superyacht sectors. This strategic role focuses on building partnerships, defining go-to-market strategies, and expanding ELIRE’s footprint across premium coastal destinations, high-end resort operators, and major yacht and marina groups. Working closely with senior leadership and other domain VPs across ELIRE Infra, the VP will develop business cases, partnership models, and commercial frameworks that position ELIRE as a world leader in next-generation marina and waterfront infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep market knowledge, a strong professional network, and experience in the luxury maritime and hospitality ecosystems, combined with commercial acumen and a proven track record in project development and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Market Development
• Define and lead the commercial strategy for the Marina & Yacht Solutions domain, aligning with ELIRE’s broader growth and innovation objectives.
• Identify and develop opportunities within the luxury marina, yacht, and waterfront hospitality sectors globally.
• Create and manage strategic go-to-market plans across priority regions, tailoring approaches for Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.
• Collaborate with other ELIRE VPs and executive teams to integrate luxury-sector insights into product, marketing, and technology roadmaps.
• Represent ELIRE at key international maritime, superyacht events to enhance visibility and build strategic relationships.
• Business Development & Partnerships
• Originate and lead commercial discussions with leading marina operators, yacht service providers, developers, and 5-star hotel groups.
• Build partnerships that enable the deployment of ELIRE’s Solutions, product lines within luxury and premium marine and hospitality settings.
• Develop and present compelling business cases and proposals demonstrating commercial, environmental, and experiential value for clients and investors.
• Leverage existing industry networks to accelerate relationship-building and pipeline development.
• Collaborate with investment and finance teams on commercial models, lease structures, and revenue-sharing frameworks.
• Commercialisation & Project Support
• Oversee project pipeline development from opportunity identification through to negotiation and contract award.
• Support the delivery of key demonstration and pilot projects that showcase ELIRE’s capabilities within the luxury and resort markets.
• Provide commercial input to technical and architectural teams to ensure design solutions align with market expectations and brand positioning.
• Work closely with the marketing and creative teams to produce high-quality client materials, case studies, and thought leadership content.
• Contribute to the refinement of pricing, licensing, and partnership models across the domain.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Work in close alignment with the Group CEO and senior VP team to drive strategic alignment across business units.
• Mentor and guide domain-specific commercial or business development team members as the function scales.
• Foster collaboration between engineering, design, and business teams to create integrated, client-ready offerings.
• Act as a key representative for ELIRE in external engagements, maintaining a consistent and high-standard brand presence.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in senior commercial, development, or partnership roles within marinas, superyachts, waterfront infrastructure, or luxury hotels& destination sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and execute global go-to-market strategies and large-scale partnership frameworks.
• Strong network of relationships with marina groups, yacht operators, real estate developers, and resort owners.
• Demonstrated success in originating and closing high-value commercial deals in luxury or maritime infrastructure.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills with C-suite and investor-level stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of technical and operational aspects of marina design, development, and management.
• Experience preparing business cases, financial models, and proposals for large-scale or cross-sector partnerships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment with global stakeholders.

Desired Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and sustainable luxury.
• Deep understanding of the intersection between design, technology, and experience in premium environments.
• International perspective, able to adapt to cultural nuances across regions and markets.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strategic vision and hands-on execution capability.
• Strong ethical grounding and commitment to quality, design excellence, and client success.