City and County of San Francisco

Maritime Marketing Representative (#9393)

$57.94-$70.44 Hourly / $10,043.00-$12,209.00 Monthly / $120,510.00-$146,510.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general direction, plans, organizes and implements Port marketing and promotional activities designed to maintain and expand Port maritime industries, including cargo and cruise shipping, fishing, ferries, harbor services and excursion boats; manages the negotiation and preparation of lease and carrier use agreements; maintains regular contact with current and prospective maritime customers to explain advantages of doing business at the Port of San Francisco; and performs other duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

This position, reporting to the Director, Maritime Division, is responsible for marketing the Port of San Francisco to current and potential maritime customers in order to increase the Port's volume of cargo and cruise shipping, fishing, ferries, harbor services and excursion boats.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties


"The class specifications shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered as a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 9)

1. Meets with and maintains regular contact with both current and potential maritime customers in order to encourage use of Port maritime facilities and ensure customer satisfaction and awareness of future opportunities; establishes marketing relationships; and negotiates and prepares shipping line agreements and property leases with maritime customers.

2. Develops advertising and promotional materials for Port services.

3. Prepares marketing reports and presentations for senior management, potential customers and other interested parties; keeps informed of trends and modes of transportation which may have an effect on maritime business.

4. Plans and organizes special events, seminars, vessel ceremonies and related events for Port customers and the general public.

5. Addresses trade associations, civic groups, industry associations, clubs, and other interested organizations to promote the Port.

6. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires a thorough knowledge of the Port industry, with specific knowledge of maritime activities such as movement of cargo, passenger shipping trends, Port terminal operations, excursion and ferry operations, and other related activities; principles of planning and conducting sales, marketing and promotional programs within the maritime industry.

Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with current and potential customers; to effectively plan, develop and implement a marketing plan; write various types of correspondence and documents clearly and concisely; speak clearly, concisely and effectively to individuals and groups.

Experience and Training

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Training: Requires equivalent to possession of a baccalaureate degree.

Experience: Requires five years of experience in Port operations and/or maritime marketing.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California Driver license and eligibility for coverage by the Port's insurance carrier.

Special Requirements:  Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to board a ship; to work in a standard office environment and to drive.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 9393; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;