Senior Director of Market Development

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Are you ready to lead the charge at Genoa Design International as our Senior Director of Market Development (SDMD)? Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will wield market intelligence to drive our customer delivery success. In collaboration with executive leadership, you'll elevate Genoa’s profile and performance by defining strategic initiatives and championing our full suite of products and services.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the SDMD, you’ll be accountable for:

• Strategic Leadership: Crafting and implementing strategies to establish Genoa as a dominant force in the shipbuilding industry, guided by data analytics.
• Team Management: Directing cross-functional teams in Marketing & Communications, Business Development, and Product Development to fortify our market position and sustain growth.
• Market Intelligence: Conducting comprehensive market assessments to align product strategies with industry demands.
• Sales and Revenue Growth: Driving business development efforts, securing new accounts, and optimizing sales projections to fuel strategic growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivating robust relationships with executives, colleagues, and external partners to broaden and diversify our service offerings, with an expectation for North American and potential international travel to support market development and customer management.
• Operational Excellence: Promoting continuous improvement and integrating innovative products and services to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability.

What YOU BRING

• Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership roles within the shipbuilding industry or related sectors is essential. Candidates with strong industry experience will be given precedence, even if they do not meet all educational requirements.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. However, candidates with equivalent experience in the shipbuilding market will also be considered.
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful market strategies that have driven business growth and established market leadership.
• Strong background in team management, including leading cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Business Development, and Product Development.
• Extensive experience in conducting market research, competitive analysis, and translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated success in driving sales and revenue growth, including securing new accounts and managing sales pipelines.
• Exceptional skills in stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with executives, internal teams, and external partners.
• Experience in promoting operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, integrating new products or services to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Here are some of the ways we keep the pep in our step:

• Attractive compensation package.
• A bonus program to recognize and incentivize exceptional performance.
• RRSP matching program.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan and EFAP program.
• A generous amount of paid time off.

BUT WAIT … THERE’S MORE

• Modern, yet comfortable office space. 
• Teambuilding and social events.  
• Rewards and recognition to show appreciation to employees for their contributions and achievements. 
• Support for employee health and wellbeing by providing flexible work practices and wellness programs that promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. 
• A minimum of 8 paid volunteer hours each year. 
• An outstanding commitment to training, development, career growth.

EMBRACING A SEA OF DIFFERENCES

At Genoa Design, we foster a supportive and inclusive environment and are committed to ensuring that people can be their truest selves at work. We are dedicated to building a diverse team and promoting a sense of belonging. This commitment is built into our core values and our passion to celebrate each person’s unique abilities.

We achieve this by providing space for people to voice their ideas and opinions and by welcoming one another’s contributions. By actively involving community partners, we strive to constantly learn, develop, and progress in our pursuit of continuous improvement.

Ready to Set Sail with Us?

We value expertise and hands-on experience in the shipbuilding industry. We know it’s rare for someone to meet 100% of the qualifications and you don’t need all the listed credentials to add incredible value to the team. If you have a strong background in this field and are passionate about leading innovative projects, we encourage you to apply. Send your credentials over the starboard side, apply today, and let's chart a course for success together!

Need assistance with your application or accommodations during the process? Reach out to us at jobs@genoadesign.com—we’re here to help!

We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!