Maritime Business Development Director: Growth

Curtin Marine Transportation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Curtin Maritime seeks a Director of Business Development in Long Beach, CA, responsible for growing brand awareness and market share by selling maritime services nationally and internationally. You will lead strategy, identify new opportunities, and collaborate with operations, contracts, and finance to win bids and drive revenue.

This full-time role requires strong communication, relationship building, and a proven track record in business development within maritime or related industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years in business development, sales, and/or marketing.
• Maritime industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Must be able to attain a valid Passport.

Responsibilities

• Develop awareness of Curtin Maritime brand by engaging new prospects and existing customers.
• Identify new selling opportunities within target industries.
• Maximize revenue and margins to achieve profitable sales results.
• Lead data research on market segments, customers, and trends.
• Prepare bids, proposals, and RFP responses with contracts team.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure customer requirements are met with professional service.
• Collaborate with Finance, Marine Construction, and Marine Transportation to meet goals.
• Meet and exceed budgets and KPI targets for revenue growth.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Strategic sales planning

Client relationship mgmt

Market research

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

TWIC Card

Job description

Curtin Maritime seeks a Director of Business Development in Long Beach, CA, responsible for growing brand awareness and market share by selling maritime services nationally and internationally. You will lead strategy, identify new opportunities, and collaborate with operations, contracts, and finance to win bids and drive revenue.

This full-time role requires strong communication, relationship building, and a proven track record in business development within maritime or related industries.