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Director of Marina Operations
Job Location:
Job Location:
Stamford, CT - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 125000 - 150000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (26 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Director of Marina Operations Harbor Point Marinas
Location: Stamford CT
Position Summary
Building and Land Technology (BLT) is seeking a Director of Marina Operations to lead the business operations and customer experience of Harbor Point Marinas in Stamford Connecticut.
This is not a traditional marina management role. We are looking for a strategic entrepreneurial hospitality-driven leader who can develop and execute a business plan for the waterfront grow marina occupancy and revenue cultivate relationships within the boating community and create an exceptional waterfront experience.
The Director of Marina Operations will have overall responsibility for the performance and growth of Harbor Point Marinas. This individual will establish the strategic direction for the marina business identify new revenue and business development opportunities set measurable goals and lead the execution required to achieve them.
Beyond the marina itself this leader will play an important role in activating the Harbor and connecting the waterfront with the broader Harbor Point community including its residences offices restaurants retailers events amenities and public spaces.
The ideal candidate is equal parts strategic thinker business operator relationship builder and hospitality leader. This person understands how to turn a vision into a business plan and a business plan into results. They will be highly visible on the waterfront comfortable engaging with a high-end clientele and energized by the opportunity to grow and evolve Harbor Point into a premier destination for the boating community.
Responsibilities of the Director of Marina Operations
Requirements of the Director of Marina Operations
Compensation & Benefits
BLT offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
About Harbor Point
Harbor Point is a dynamic waterfront community in Stamford Connecticut offering a unique mix of residential living office space restaurants retail public parks events amenities and direct access to Long Island Sound. Harbor Point Marinas are an integral part of the community and provide an opportunity to create a distinctive marina and waterfront experience for boaters residents businesses and visitors.
The Director of Marina Operations will have the opportunity to shape the next chapter of that experience growing the marina business while making the Harbor an even more active engaging and valuable part of Harbor Point.
BLT is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that this job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not a comprehensive list and duties may evolve over time based on business needs.
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Location: Stamford CT
Position Summary
Building and Land Technology (BLT) is seeking a Director of Marina Operations to lead the business operations and customer experience of Harbor Point Marinas in Stamford Connecticut.
This is not a traditional marina management role. We are looking for a strategic entrepreneurial hospitality-driven leader who can develop and execute a business plan for the waterfront grow marina occupancy and revenue cultivate relationships within the boating community and create an exceptional waterfront experience.
The Director of Marina Operations will have overall responsibility for the performance and growth of Harbor Point Marinas. This individual will establish the strategic direction for the marina business identify new revenue and business development opportunities set measurable goals and lead the execution required to achieve them.
Beyond the marina itself this leader will play an important role in activating the Harbor and connecting the waterfront with the broader Harbor Point community including its residences offices restaurants retailers events amenities and public spaces.
The ideal candidate is equal parts strategic thinker business operator relationship builder and hospitality leader. This person understands how to turn a vision into a business plan and a business plan into results. They will be highly visible on the waterfront comfortable engaging with a high-end clientele and energized by the opportunity to grow and evolve Harbor Point into a premier destination for the boating community.
Responsibilities of the Director of Marina Operations
- Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan for Harbor Point Marinas and the waterfront establishing short- and long-term priorities for revenue growth occupancy customer acquisition and retention programming partnerships and the overall waterfront experience.
- Own the business and operational performance of Harbor Point Marinas with a strong focus on increasing occupancy growing revenue driving renewals and strengthening customer retention. Partner closely with BLTs Asset Management team to establish annual budgets forecasts performance goals and key performance indicators.
- Develop and execute business development and customer acquisition strategies to attract seasonal and transient boaters through direct outreach relationship building referrals partnerships yacht clubs boating organizations events and other channels.
- Identify and pursue new revenue streams services partnerships programming and waterfront experiences that enhance the customer experience and strengthen the long-term performance of Harbor Point Marinas.
- Build strong relationships throughout the boating and marine community including boat owners yacht clubs marine organizations local businesses industry partners and prospective customers.
- Serve as a highly visible ambassador for Harbor Point Marinas cultivating relationships with existing and prospective customers and delivering an exceptional high-end hospitality experience.
- Activate the Harbor through events programming partnerships boating activities and other initiatives that create energy and engagement along the waterfront and establish Harbor Point as a destination for the boating community.
- Connect Harbor Point Marinas with the broader Harbor Point ecosystem including residential communities office tenants restaurants retailers events amenities and public spaces.
- Lead all aspects of day-to-day marina operations including slip assignments seasonal leasing transient dockage customer onboarding docking activity staffing safety procedures and operational execution.
- Ensure docks marina facilities waterfront areas and customer-facing spaces are maintained to a first-class standard.
- Lead and develop the marina team fostering a culture centered on hospitality professionalism responsiveness accountability and attention to detail.
- Collaborate closely with BLT leadership and property management residential commercial marketing security maintenance and events teams to deliver a cohesive Harbor Point experience.
- Manage day-to-day marina expenses vendors contracts inventory maintenance projects and operational improvements.
- Stay informed about competitive marina offerings boating trends customer expectations and the regional marine market to identify new opportunities and maintain Harbor Points competitive position.
- Ensure compliance with applicable boating safety requirements environmental standards regulations and company policies.
Requirements of the Director of Marina Operations
- 7 years of experience in marina operations waterfront operations luxury hospitality resort or club management property operations or a related customer-facing business.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing business plans growth strategies or strategic initiatives that have produced measurable results.
- Proven ability to grow revenue occupancy membership utilization customer acquisition or retention within a marina hospitality club resort real estate or similar environment.
- Strong strategic commercial and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to assess a business identify opportunities establish priorities and turn ideas into measurable results.
- Strong business and commercial acumen with the ability to understand financial performance manage operating expenses interpret key business metrics and use data to inform decisions and drive results.
- Exceptional hospitality instincts and an understanding of what it takes to deliver a high-end white-glove customer experience.
- Strong business development and relationship-building skills with the confidence and presence to engage with boat owners residents executives business owners community partners and other high-end clientele.
- Knowledge of marina operations boating marine services and waterfront safety strongly preferred.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop teams drive accountability and maintain consistently high service and operating standards.
- Ability to move seamlessly between long-term strategy and hands-on execution including business development customer relationships team leadership events financial management and day-to-day marina operations.
- Highly visible and proactive leadership style with the desire to be on the waterfront engaging with customers developing relationships identifying opportunities and driving results.
- Flexible schedule with availability to work weekends evenings and holidays during the season.
Compensation & Benefits
BLT offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary of $125000 - $150000
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Paid time off andholidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee housing discountat BLT-owned properties
About Harbor Point
Harbor Point is a dynamic waterfront community in Stamford Connecticut offering a unique mix of residential living office space restaurants retail public parks events amenities and direct access to Long Island Sound. Harbor Point Marinas are an integral part of the community and provide an opportunity to create a distinctive marina and waterfront experience for boaters residents businesses and visitors.
The Director of Marina Operations will have the opportunity to shape the next chapter of that experience growing the marina business while making the Harbor an even more active engaging and valuable part of Harbor Point.
BLT is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that this job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not a comprehensive list and duties may evolve over time based on business needs.
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About Company
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