Senior Manager Cruise - Dover, United Kingdom - Port of Dover

Port of Dover

Verified Company

Dover, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_We are now looking for a Senior Manager (Cruise) to join our busy team in Dover_

The role will sit within our Commercial team as a Senior Manager (Cruise); you will be based out of our office in the Port of Dover but with large amounts of travel anticipated.

The role will design, develop, and deliver the Port of Dover's exciting growthstrategy through engagement with existing and prospecting of potential future customers, strengthening our proposition.

This role has significant scope for growth and progression and will be one of the most exciting opportunities in the sector.

Applications are encouraged to explore the opportunity further.

Senior Manager (Cruise) Requirements:

Highly competent Business Development professional with experience in a relevant field, coupled with customer focus and experience of the Cruise industry in a port, cruise line, hospitality or related sectors
Commercial experience developing and implementing business plans and proposals in a highly dynamic environment
Relevant process and operational experience a bonus
Strong background in relationship management
Resilient and driven to exceed targets and creatively solve problems
Passionate about growth and innovation
Analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from market data
Financial awareness and preferably experience in managing budgets and P&L
Project management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate (verbally and written) to varying stakeholders and seniorities

Senior Manager (Cruise) Benefits:

Flexible working although should be willing to work 2/3 days a week in the Dover office
Live & work in one of the best places to visit in the world according to Lonely Planet
Be part of a fantastic team
Exciting place to work
25 days annual leave
Generous contributory pension scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
3rd party discounts
Cycle to work scheme

About the company:

Although better known as Europe's busiest ferry port, the Port of Dover is the UK's second busiest cruise port, with more than 120 calls per year bringing in over 200k guests to the Garden of England, cruise a vital business pillar for both the Port andalso the regional economy.

Handling 33% of UK-EU trade, worth £144bn per annum, more than 2 million freight vehicles, 2 million tourist vehicles and 10 million passengers pass through the Port.

We also welcome more than 150 cargo vessels and 4,000 leisurecraft in our marina each year. But we're not just about trade and transport.

We have a vibrant and growing property portfolio and are transforming the waterfront with new amenities and activities that are making Dover a great place to live, work and enjoyunder the famous White Cliffs.

Providing the infrastructure to support this diverse and busy 24/7 operation requires a dedicated team of people working in a diverse range of roles.

We are committed to developing the skills and industry knowledge of our employees to enhance performanceand support the achievement of our business objectives.