Business Development Coordinator

Responsibilities

The Business Development Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with port, community, and industry partners to support the company's long-term port development strategy. This role involves representing the organization at municipal meetings, creating engagement plans, and serving as a liaison between stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and the ability to travel approximately 40% of the time are required for this position.

Skills

• Relationship management
• Public speaking
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Excel
• Presentation skills
• Project coordination
• Community outreach
• Detail oriented

About this role

Business Development Coordinator
 
American Cruise Lines is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to join the team at our Guilford, CT Corporate Headquarters. Our rapid expansion has made us the largest overnight passenger vessel in the US domestic market. As our fleet continues to expand, so does the need to ensure we maintain relationships across the country.
 
The Business Development Coordinator will play a critical role in executing the company’s long-term port development strategy. This role will maintain and cultivate relationships with port, community and industry partners in all regions the company operates including the East Coast, Mississippi River and tributaries, Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes.  The Business Development Coordinator will attend and speak publicly at municipal meetings, industry groups and community events. This role will report to the Director of Port Development and Construction.    
 
At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.
 
Responsibilities:
* Build and maintain relationships with port and key community partners across the country.
* Build brand awareness with municipal and port stakeholders across the country.
* Serve as liaison between port and municipal partners.
* Represent the organization externally at municipal meetings and community events.
* Create and execute engagement plans with stakeholders across the county.
* Ability to make presentations to groups including port partners, industry groups and government entities.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
* Strong Organizational skills.
* Strong Excel Skills.
* Detail Oriented.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).

Work Schedule:
* Ability to work in-person at our Guilford, CT home office.
* Approximately 40% Travel required. 

Why Join American Cruise Lines?
At American Cruise Lines, our people are the driving force behind our success. As the nation’s leader in U.S. river cruising, we’re experiencing rapid growth — and we're investing in top talent to grow with us. When you join our team, you’ll find a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with real opportunities to build your career and make an impact.
 
Applicant Acknowledgment
By proceeding to apply for the above position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of the job position for which I am applying, I agree that it accurately reflects the essential functions of the position, and I represent that I can complete the essential functions of the position. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ‎American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual ‎qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. ‎This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, ‎hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access ‎to benefits.‎

*This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

About American Cruise Lines

Leisure, Travel & Tourism · 501-1,000 employees · headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut · founded 1991