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Port of Portland

Marine Business Development & Marketing Manager

Port of Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


The PositionWe're hiring a

Business Development & Marketing Manager

for the

Port of Portland !As the Marine Business Development Manager, you will spearhead vital projects and initiatives that drive the future growth and success of our terminals. Your leadership will be essential in expanding our cargo business by optimizing Port assets and attracting more cargo through our facilities. You will play a pivotal role in promoting and marketing our marine terminals, fostering relationships with internal teams, terminal operators, and various stakeholders. Representing the Port of Portland at industry events and traveling as necessary will be key aspects of your role to advance our marketing goals.

About us:

The Port of Portland operates three marine terminals that handle Containerized, Breakbulk, Dry Bulk and Auto cargoes that connect businesses across the region to global markets by shipping their products to countries around the world. We provide a competitive advantage for shippers, connect people to the products they love, and support thousands of family-wage jobs!

Your role:

You're the relationship guru! Help our marine business by managing marine business development and marketing functions to achieve strategic business goals. Join us in this dynamic role where your strategic vision and leadership will shape the future of our marine business and contribute to our long-term success. Essential Job DutiesLead strategic projects/initiatives that are critical to future terminal development and associated revenue growth.Manage and oversee cargo business for the Port of Portland.

Optimize Port assets to attract more cargo through Port facilities.Promote and market marine terminals through interaction with internal staff, terminal operators, and a variety of customer/stakeholders.Support terminal managers in maintaining commercial relationships with terminal tenants.Represent the department at industry related functions.Travel as necessary, to fulfill the Port's marketing goals.

Provide leadership and oversight to marketing and business development functions.

Set and implement strategies, establish metrics and goals, manage performance, engage, and develop team members.Ensure accountability and safety culture. Assist terminal operators in fulfilling tenant needs.

Engage with terminal managers to educate self on terminal operations and labor matters.Minimum QualificationsEducation and experience:Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, or Transportation.Minimum five (5) years experience in managing a program in business development and marketing or related field. With at least three (3) years experience in leading teams. Or a combination of related education and/or work experience.Maintain a valid state driver's license is required.Obtain and maintain a valid US Passport at time of hire is required.Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Federal government is required. All licensing fees will be reimbursed by the Port of Portland.Demonstrated knowledge and skills:

Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive.Show the utmost respect for others and act as a team player.Excellent communication skills, building relationships, and managing conflictAdvanced knowledge in business development processes and international business.Familiar with marketing principles and practices.Understanding of transportation and facility planning development and land development and redevelopment.Supplemental and Selection InformationSELECTION PROCESS (subject to change):A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of July 28, 2024.

A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

Our goal is to schedule first interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step the week of August 12, 2024.About us:At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!Do you have questions about this job?Contact us: careers@portofportland.comSafety:

The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.Diversity and Inclusion:

At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement:

The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.Veterans Preference:

Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.Background Checks and Drug Testing:

The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.ADA Accommodation:

Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.