Boat & Yacht Sales

Walstrom Marine, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a 5% company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Company branded gear

Job summary

Walstrom Marine, Inc. in Charlevoix, Michigan seeks a creative, driven salesperson to join our growing team. You will build relationships, promote a diverse range of boats, and guide customers from inquiry to delivery.

You will develop product knowledge, participate in lead generation, and collaborate with sales and support teams to ensure exceptional customer experiences. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience; marine industry knowledge a plus.
• Travel to accounts, events, and dealer functions as needed.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and sales software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Promote and sell boats and yachts from the inventory, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of models, features, and specifications.
• Generate new sales opportunities through networking and events.
• Collaborate with sales and support teams to deliver seamless experiences.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Lead generation

Team collaboration

Industry knowledge

Job description

Our success hinges on the exceptional individuals who join our team, and we are dedicated to investing in their career growth and development. As we continue to expand our team, we remain steadfast in upholding the family-owned values that define us while offering the benefits and growth opportunities characteristic of a larger organization. Join us in maintaining our legacy and driving the future of marine excellence!

Our success hinges on the exceptional individuals who join our team, and we are committed to investing in their career growth and development. At Walstrom, we prioritize continuous training and learning opportunities for all team members. As we expand, we remain rooted in the family-owned values that define us, while offering the benefits and advancement potential of a larger organization. Join us in maintaining our legacy and driving the future of marine excellence!

Who We Are:

At Walstrom Marine, we take pride in our 78-year legacy of providing exceptional service and keeping our customers on the water all season long. We are a marine group consisting of dealerships, service centers, storage facilities, and marinas, all working together to make owning a boat as enjoyable and effortless as possible. Specializing in iconic brands such as Tiara Yachts, Regal, Sea Ray, Chris-Craft, and Pursuit, Walstrom Marine has become the fastest-growing marine dealer in Northern Michigan, boasting 9 locations.

What We’re Looking For:

Do you have a passion for boating and experience working in sales? We want to hear from you! Walstrom Marine is looking for a creative and driven salesperson to join our growing team in Charlevoix.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to understand their boating needs, preferences, and budgetary requirements.
• Boat and Yacht Sales: Promote and sell a diverse range of boats and yachts from our inventory, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction throughout the sales process.
• Product Knowledge: Develop an in-depth understanding of our boat and yacht models, features, and specifications to effectively present their benefits to customers.
• Lead Generation: Proactively seek out new sales opportunities through networking, referrals, attending boat shows, and other marketing initiatives.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with our sales and support team to ensure seamless customer experiences and maintain a cohesive work environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market changes, and competitor activities to remain competitive in the marketplace.

What you need to be successful:

• At least 2 years of previous experience in a sales role; Marine Industry knowledge is a plus.
• Must be able to travel to various accounts, industry events, and dealer functions.
• Required to be computer literate, including experience with Microsoft Office and sales software.

Benefits:

Benefits include year-round employment, paid holidays, 401K with a 5% company match, vacation time, health, dental, vision insurance, Company-paid life insurance and Company-paid short-term disability along with multiple voluntary plans. Company branded gear including Helly Hansen, Carhartt, and more.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, Saturday availability required in the summer months
• This is an in-person, on site position based out of our Charlevoix location

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.