Director, Hotel Business Development
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Lindblad ExpeditionsExpedition travel
Listing location: United States; Workplace type: Remote; Structured job location: United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary$140,000 - $160,000 a year; Target Bonus: 10%; Equity: 5%
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Job Details
- Experience
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in hospitality, cruise, travel, operations, strategy, consulting, or business transformation.
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteChange ManagementBudgeting
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Business, Hospitality, Operations, or a related field required.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in hospitality, cruise, travel, operations, strategy, consulting, or business transformation.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects and implementing initiatives across multiple operating units.
- Experience with vessel integration, newbuilds, acquisitions, charters, hospitality openings, or other large-scale operational transitions preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, business cases, budgeting, and operational performance.
- Excellent project and program management capabilities.
- Strong financial and analytical acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives and navigate ambiguity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and business analytics/reporting tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead Hotel Operations integration and readiness for new charter vessels, vessel transitions, and group charters.
- Represent Hotel Operations in newbuild, acquisition, charter, and M&A initiatives from due diligence through implementation.
- Manage the fleetwide guest rental and parka program, including forecasting, ordering, production, replenishment, and logistics.
- Coordinate with shipboard teams on delivery, onboard storage, inventory handling, distribution, and excess stock.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives, establishing governance, accountability, milestones, and communication through implementation.
- Develop integration and readiness plans for new vessels, programs, and partnerships.
- Lead brand governance across shipboard operations and related channels, and establish SOPs for partnership compliance.
- Support CAPEX planning, financial reporting, budget consolidation, and reconciliation with Accounting and Finance.
- Prepare strategic recommendations, analyses, presentations, and decision materials for the SVP of Hotel Operations and senior leadership.
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