Sales Executive - Sunseeker Europe (Poole)

Sunseeker International Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave increases with service

Health Assured EAP

Mental Health First Aiders

Death in service

Employee discounts (Perkbox)

Job summary

Sunseeker Europe is seeking a commercially driven Sales Executive to generate new business, build lasting client relationships, and deliver outstanding experiences across the luxury yacht sales journey.

You will meet prospective clients, present models, attend industry events, manage a healthy sales pipeline, and collaborate with Marketing, Operations and Finance to ensure premium outcomes for Sunseeker International.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales, business development or customer-facing role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted client relationships.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Results-driven with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to hit revenue targets.
• Conduct meetings, presentations and product demonstrations.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial agreements.
• Negotiate and close sales opportunities.
• Be the primary contact throughout the customer journey.
• Build long-term client relationships with customers, brokers and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Work with Marketing, Operations, Customer Service and Finance to deliver outcomes.
• Represent Sunseeker at exhibitions and events.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reporting.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Time management

CRM systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Sunseeker International

Sunseeker was founded on a bold vision: to create a new kind of yacht and redefine what was possible on the water. From our earliest designs in 1967, we’ve pushed boundaries and reshaped the motor yacht industry through innovation, craftsmanship and relentless ambition.

At the heart of every Sunseeker lies a legacy of expert hands and meticulous attention to detail, skills refined and passed down through generations. These are the qualities that set our yachts apart - and the qualities that continue to drive our craft today.

In a world increasingly defined by automation, we remain committed to building hand‑crafted, hand‑finished boats. With over 1,800 talented team members across our busy shipyards - from long‑serving specialists to more than 180 apprentices - our Sunseeker workforce reflects the strength, diversity and pride of our local community. It’s this blend of heritage, skill and passion that makes our shipyards unlike any other place in the world.

Who We Are Seeking

At Sunseeker Europe, we are building a best‑in‑class sales experience for customers and owners across one of the world's most iconic luxury yacht brands. We are seeking a commercially driven and customer‑focused Sales Executive who can generate new business opportunities, build lasting client relationships, and deliver exceptional customer experiences throughout the sales journey.

This role would suit an ambitious sales professional who thrives on building relationships, understands the importance of premium customer service, and enjoys working within a luxury brand environment. As a key ambassador for Sunseeker International, you will help drive business growth whilst representing our values of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence.

A Day in the Life

No two days are the same. One day you may be meeting prospective clients, presenting the latest Sunseeker models and discussing ownership opportunities. The next, you could be attending industry events, nurturing relationships with brokers and dealers, analysing market trends, or collaborating with internal teams to ensure customers receive a seamless and memorable experience.

You’ll spend your time identifying new opportunities, managing a healthy sales pipeline, preparing proposals, maintaining CRM records, and ensuring every interaction reflects the premium standards associated with the Sunseeker brand.

Example Responsibilities Include

• Identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and networking activities.
• Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Conducting client meetings, presentations and product demonstrations.
• Preparing and delivering proposals, quotations and commercial agreements.
• Negotiating and successfully closing sales opportunities.
• Acting as the primary point of contact throughout the customer journey.
• Building long‑term relationships with clients, brokers and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring market trends, industry developments and competitor activity.
• Working closely with Marketing, Operations, Customer Service and Finance teams to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
• Representing Sunseeker International at exhibitions, networking events and trade shows.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and sales reporting.

To Be Considered for This Role You Should Have

• Previous experience in a sales, business development or customer‑facing role.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A proven ability to influence stakeholders and develop trusted customer relationships.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• A motivated, results‑driven approach with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.
• Experience within the marine, luxury, automotive, hospitality or premium service sectors would be advantageous.
• An understanding of yacht ownership, aftersales services and consultative selling techniques would be beneficial.
• Experience managing high‑value client relationships.

Sunseeker employees benefit from

With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast line, working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers an enviable opportunity to truly live the dream. All the usual benefits you would expect from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation are available, including:

• A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after 2 years)
• Dental insurance (after 2 years)
• Annual leave increases with continued service
• Health Assured EAP
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Death in service scheme (£)
• Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off) including Perkbox