Responsibilities

• Create, identify and implement marketing strategies to meet current and emerging needs of the Maritime Division lines-of-business including Cruise, Fishing and Commercial Operations and Recreational Boating.
• Identify emerging markets, new cruise lines, commercial/fishing and recreational boating moorage products and services to expand maritime business and retain existing customers, to serve the Port of Seattle's mission.
• Provide comprehensive marketing and communication leadership for Maritime division business directors who are responsible for multiple competing initiatives at multiple Port facilities.
• Manage and supervise Maritime Marketing staff and professional services consultant contracts.
• Deliver marketing across multimedia platforms including print, visual (still & video) social, and website, across consumer and trade audiences for multiple business units.
• Collaborate with business partners to solve business challenges and innovate solutions for increased revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and manage annual Maritime division marketing plans and related expense budgets.
• Partner with internal and external destination marketing organizations and other stakeholders to leverage messaging and budgets by collaboratively partnering on efforts in support of business partners.
• Conduct and/or participate in research related to customer insights, growth opportunities, regional economic benefits and utilize results to support business partners.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of experience in cruise/maritime, marketing or business development.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising staff and managing a marketing or business development program.

Preferred

• Event planning experience.
• Experience managing marketing campaigns for B2B and B2C audiences.
• Experience using customer service programs to manage communications and support customer retention.

Benefits

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port values diversity as a source of innovation and strength.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.