The Business Development Manager in Houston is expected to grow Carnival’s business through strategic partnerships, travel-industry relationships, group sales, and local market development. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, several years in sales, business development, tourism, hospitality, or account management, and a strong record of meeting revenue targets. The candidate should be comfortable presenting, negotiating, managing a sales pipeline, analyzing market opportunities, and working independently across the Houston area. Excellent communication, relationship-building, organization, customer focus, and willingness to travel are important. Familiarity with the cruise, travel agency, or leisure industries is advantageous.
Carnival Cruise Line is one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies and a major brand within Carnival Corporation & plc. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Carnival operates a large fleet of cruise ships visiting destinations across the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Mexico, Alaska, Europe, and other regions. The company is known for offering relaxed, family-friendly vacations with dining, entertainment, recreation, and shore-excursion options. Its workforce includes shipboard crew and shoreside professionals in sales, marketing, operations, technology, finance, guest services, and corporate support. Carnival’s business development teams work with travel advisors, tourism partners, corporations, and local markets to increase bookings and strengthen commercial relationships. The company typically emphasizes teamwork, guest satisfaction, inclusion, innovation, and delivering memorable vacation experiences.
A cruise-based role is not tied to one island; Carnival ships and commercial teams serve many destinations, while this position is located in Houston. Cruise-related opportunities include guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, entertainment, deck operations, engineering, shore excursions, retail, sales, and corporate support. Life onboard is multicultural and fast-paced, with shared accommodation for many crew members, structured schedules, and access to dining, recreation, and crew facilities. Port visits may offer time to explore beaches, historic towns, markets, and local attractions, although working hours can limit free time. Shipboard employees generally need a valid passport, medical clearance, safety training, and a company-sponsored seafarer or work visa where required. Shoreside employees relocating to the United States need appropriate employment authorization; Carnival or an immigration adviser should confirm current requirements.
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