Marine Business Development Manager

• Lead complex strategic projects and initiatives that are critical to future terminal development and associated revenue growth.
• Manage and oversee cargo business for the Port of Portland with a primary focus in bulk cargo commodities and autos.
  • 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 customers and 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 of business development functions.
  • Set and implement strategy, establish metrics and goals, manage performance, and engage team members.
  • Ensure accountability and safety culture.
• Engage with shippers, agricultural communities, existing customers, exporters, and industry associations such as Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association (CROSA) and American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) to increase awareness for Port of Portland Marine Terminal operations and cultivate relationships.
• This position can be highly visible and expect to be public facing.
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, or Transportation. Or, the combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing a program in maritime business development or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, establish credibility, and foster strong relationships while navigating complex situations and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• 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.

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and regular practice in accomplishing work, focus on safety improvements, and comply with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Show the utmost respect for others and act as a team player.
• Business development processes and marketing principles and practices.
• International business practices.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
• Transportation and facility planning development.
• Land development and redevelopment.
• Excellent communication, including presentations and writer documents.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability managing conflict.

Selection Process: (tentative schedule):

1. Applications will be accepted through August 2, 2026. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience for submitted application packets will be conducted by Human Resources the week of: August 3.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.

3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by mid-August; followed by a second round of panel interviews.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six 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 unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. 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.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

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 veteran's 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.

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