Boat Business Assistant - Full Time

Bass Pro Shops; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Boat Business Assistant to provide clerical support for boat, motor, trailer or ATV purchases. The role aids the Sales Manager, processes quotes in IDS, handles closing documents, and keeps accurate logs and deposits to ensure smooth deal flow.

The position requires excellent clerical skills, organization, and professional communication. Starting pay ranges hourly, with full-time benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old to qualify for this position.
• Clerical/data entry skills preferred in marine/auto environments.

Responsibilities

• Supports customer service to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
• Assists in selling finance and insurance programs.
• Handles quotes in IDS and finalizes closing documents.
• Manages deposits, logs, and daily cash reconciliation.
• Performs data entry and filing related to MSOs and title work.
• Answers multi-line phones and maintains office supplies.

Skills

Clerical / data entry

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Professional communication

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

IDS software

Job description

Position Summary

The Boat Business Assistant provides the clerical support for all boat, motor, trailer or ATV customer purchases in the Boat Department or at a Boat Dealership.

Essential Functions

• Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
• Assists the Business/Sales Manager or (in the absence thereof) the Boat Manager in selling finance and insurance programs to increase dealer revenues.
• Conducts or assists in customer closings and funding activities.
• Coordinates all paperwork involved in the sale process, i.e., creates and finalizes quotes in IDS, prints all closing documents, enters customer deposits in IDS and maintains Sales, Finance and/or Commission logs.
• Accounts for all monies received in the department and ensures the safekeeping of those funds.
• Performs closing activities at the end of the day: till reconciliation procedures, batch detail report, Daily Cash Report, bank deposit slip preparation, etc.
• Completes data entry into IDS of all activities associated with the sale and accurately posts all deals within 24 hours of delivery.
• Organizes/processes MSO's by entering their receipt into IDS, safeguarding these documents, maintaining an appropriate filing system for easy retrieval when a unit sells, and completing appropriate affidavits for requesting duplicate MSO's as needed.
• Answers multi-line phones in a timely, professional, and courteous manner, directing all inbound calls to the appropriate associate or department and taking complete and accurate messages if the requested associate is unavailable.
• Keeps boat dealership stocked with all necessary office supplies, including state/local title and registration paperwork; maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and orders supplies on a timely basis.
• Completes and files all required title work and associated documentation; prepares check requests as needed.
• Maintains documentation from the various manufacturers and registers all products sold within manufacturer’s specified timeframe requirements.
• Performs other clerical tasks as required including sending faxes, file preparation and maintenance of customer files.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience / Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old to qualify for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Ability to calculate figures, make change to customers and figure percentages.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner to our customers and other associates.
• Clerical / data entry skills preferably within the marine or auto industry.
• Good organizational abilities.
• Detail oriented.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Independent Judgment

Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Physical Requirements

• Regular computer work, standing, sitting and walking.
• Occasional lifting.
• Seldom to never lifting up to 50 lbs.

Starting Pay Rate: $20.10 - $23.65

Full Time Benefits Summary

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

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