Director of Business Development

Curtin Maritime•Long Beach, CA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing locations on earth. The Director of Business Development is responsible for developing awareness of the Curtin Maritime brand by interacting with new prospects and existing customers to build brand equity and increase market share by selling Curtin Maritime services, both nationally and internationally.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
Ability to gather, interpret, report, and/or edit information.
Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives.
Ability to develop and implement a successful sales plan/strategy.
Ability to identify trends and predict their impact on the organization.
Ability to manage client relationships to achieve specific goals for generating and maintaining sales of products and services.
Knowledge of contract negotiation and administration as well as the ability to execute contracts in compliance with corporate guidelines.
Knowledge of data analysis techniques and methodology.
Knowledge of marketing research techniques and tools.
Ability to climb onboard vessels from docks and piers using ladders and gangways
Ability to sit at a desk for periods of time
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred
Five (5) or more years of business development, sales, and/or marketing experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card
Must be able to attain a valid Passport

Nice To Haves

Experience in the maritime, marine construction, and/or transportation industry preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as an expert on Curtin Maritime’s product and services portfolio.
Identify new selling opportunities within target industries.
Maximize and manage the volume, revenue, and margin to deliver profitable sales results.
Leads the research, collection, and analysis of data regarding new and existing market segments, customers and trends.
Identifies, evaluates, and manages new business opportunities and marketing initiatives.
Works closely with Contracts Administrator and/or Project Manager(s) to prepare bids, contract proposals and/or request for proposals.
Effectively communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to discuss opportunities, concerns or corrective actions to projects that may be required.
Anticipate customer requirements and ensure they are met in a professional and proactive manner while providing customer service that exceeds the customer’s expectations.
Work closely with Finance, Marine Construction, Marine Transportation, and any other departments to ensure that project goals are met.
Serves as a liaison with customers, vendors and other internal stakeholders.
Meet and exceed budgets and minimum KPI requirements such as new revenue growth, contribution margin, gross profit, multiple supply chain service sales to new and current customers.
Manage Marketing effort to effectively capitalize on customer segments.