Manager, Destination Development

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a full-time Manager, Destination Development in Miami. The role includes managing strategic development projects across the Caribbean and Americas. Candidates should possess strong analytical, financial, planning, and communication skills.

This position requires a graduate degree and experience in the cruise industry is desirable. It offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to engage with top-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of the cruise industry desirable.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic development projects in Caribbean and Americas.
• Engage with local and national governments.
• Coordinate financial activities and budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial planning

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Graduate degree (MBA, JD, etc.)

Job description

Manager, Destination Development

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at Royal Caribbean Group. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

We are proud to be the vacation‑industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

Royal Caribbean Group’s Destination Development Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full‑time Manager, Destination Development reporting to the Director, Destination Development. This position will be working onsite from Miami.

Position Summary

The Manager is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, execution, and delivery, and management of strategic development projects in the Caribbean and the Americas. This role will build and sustain long‑lasting relationships throughout the region and understand the key challenges around development; providing and enacting solutions which will ensure RCG becomes the partner of choice for destinations as they improve infrastructure. The successful candidate will have a broad base of knowledge and some experience with the cruise industry and contract negotiation. In partnership with the local leadership, the person will assist with government relations, financial planning and analysis, research, and project management. He or she should have an entrepreneurial spirit, can operate in ambiguous environments, effectively balance multiple priorities and communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and companies, from frontline personnel to senior and government executives. This position reports to the Director, Caribbean and the Americas, Destination Development and the role will require multiple interactions with internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively work across multiple time zones, liaising with the entire Destination Development team to advance the project portfolio.
• Travel, meet, and engage local and national governments as required; visit and build relationships with key stakeholders in the destinations to listen, understand and respond to challenges.
• Listen and propose solutions, working with the corporation to enhance RCG’s reputation as an easy‑to‑do‑business organization in the region.
• Provide timely reports, advice, and updates on projects with concise actions and lead those through completion, engaging other departments as required.
• Work closely with a host of internal stakeholders across geographic regions, providing updates, leading discussion, resolving challenges, and inspiring confidence and problem‑solving attitude.
• Research, interview, and recommend external consultants; negotiate and execute contracts to provide services, evaluate performance versus scope and delivery, liaising with internal teams as needed.
• Collaborate with Corporate Sustainability Department to confirm that developments align with corporate sustainability and compliance principles.
• Travel within the Caribbean and the Americas region as required; travel can be up to 50% of a given month.
• Implement and coordinate financial activities, operating and capital budgets, track actual expenses vs. forecast, and make recommendations to ensure budgetary compliance for the Department and select projects.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Graduate degree preferred (e.g., MBA, Masters in Finance, JD, Engineering, etc.).

• English speaking; Spanish speaking and/or writing a plus.
• Experience or knowledge of the cruise industry desirable.
• Experience in an interactive role with knowledge in financial and strategic planning, administration, real estate, construction of facilities or related experience for established companies.
• Must be able to live and work in Miami, FL; no visa support will be required.
• Strong analytical, financial, conceptual, planning, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to make recommendations and decisions with reasoning and risk assessment.
• Initiative combined with creative and innovative entrepreneurial skills to identify, develop, and implement opportunities.
• Outstanding oral and written communication, consensus building and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize and manage complex processes with multiple entities.
• Strong inter‑functional leadership skills and ability to drive change.
• A global thinker familiar with different countries and cultures.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
• Excellent leadership capabilities and ability to develop and manage a team of professionals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, business periodicals, contracts, legal documents, and technical reports.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with multiple projects and priorities; must facilitate meetings and solve problems.

We know there’s a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.