General Manager – Boat Manufacturing & Sales

Boutique Recruiting; Perry (FL); In loco; USD 108.000 - 132.000; Tempo pieno

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Performance bonus

Paid time off

Lodging in Perry

Leadership autonomy

Owner collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the premium boatbuilding business in Perry, Florida. You will oversee fiberglass and composite production, quality control, and financial performance while driving commercial growth.

This hands-on leadership role expands dealer and broker relationships, grows sales to high-net-worth buyers, and ensures timely delivery of custom boats. Travel to the Perry facility is required.

Competenze

• Extensive hands-on experience manufacturing premium fiberglass or composite boats.
• Strong technical knowledge of boat construction and marine production processes.
• Proven success selling high-end boats to affluent buyers.
• Experience leading boat manufacturing operations and quality control.

Mansioni

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations from laminating to final delivery.
• Lead and mentor an experienced boatbuilding team while maintaining craftsmanship.
• Develop relationships with marine brokers, dealers, and clients to drive sales.
• Expand dealer and broker networks domestically and internationally.
• Represent the business at boat shows and client meetings.
• Manage production schedules, labor, inventory, and costs to improve profitability.
• Set performance standards for production output and financial results.
• Oversee contracts, specifications, and order fulfillment.
• Monitor financial performance and identify margin improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with ownership on growth initiatives and product expansion.
• Balance increasing demand with capacity to maintain quality and on-time delivery.

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Title: General Manager - Boat Manufacturing & Sales

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the manufacturing operations and commercial growth of a premium custom boatbuilding business in Perry, Florida. This hands-on leadership role oversees fiberglass and composite boat production, quality control, financial performance, and business development. The General Manager will drive sales growth, expand dealer and broker relationships, strengthen operational efficiency, and ensure the delivery of exceptional custom fishing boats.

The ideal candidate brings extensive firsthand experience in premium boatbuilding, proven success selling high-end boats, and the entrepreneurial mindset to lead an experienced production team while building a profitable, growing marine business.

Salary Range: $120,000 base with OTE $240K+

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including fiberglass and composite construction, laminating, finishing, rigging, quality control, and final delivery
• Lead, mentor, and manage an experienced boatbuilding team while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and production standards
• Drive sales growth by developing relationships with high-net-worth buyers, marine brokers, dealers, and industry partners
• Expand dealer and broker distribution networks across domestic and potential international markets
• Represent the business at boat shows, industry events, customer meetings, and dealer presentations
• Manage production schedules, labor, purchasing, inventory, and material costs to improve operational efficiency and profitability
• Establish measurable performance standards for production output, quality, revenue, and financial performance
• Oversee customer contracts, build specifications, order fulfillment, and delivery coordination
• Monitor financial performance, control operating expenses, and identify opportunities to improve margins
• Strengthen existing customer relationships while generating new business opportunities and expanding market presence
• Collaborate with ownership on strategic growth initiatives, potential product expansion, and long-term business development
• Balance increasing customer demand with manufacturing capacity to maintain premium quality and timely delivery

Requirements

• Extensive hands‑on experience manufacturing premium fiberglass or composite center‑console, fishing, or custom recreational boats
• Strong technical knowledge of fiberglass laminating, carbon fiber, composite materials, boat construction, and marine production processes
• Proven success selling high‑end boats to affluent buyers and developing relationships within the marine industry
• Demonstrated experience leading boat manufacturing operations, production teams, and quality control processes
• Strong business development capabilities with experience expanding customer relationships, dealer networks, or broker partnerships
• Ability to manage manufacturing budgets, material costs, inventory, purchasing, and operational profitability
• Proven ability to lead experienced craftspeople while establishing accountability and improving production processes
• Strong negotiation, relationship‑building, communication, and leadership skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to independently manage operations and drive measurable business results
• Willingness to spend at least 50% of working time at the Perry, Florida manufacturing facility and travel for business development
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to support production deadlines, customer commitments, and business growth
• Experience developing premium marine brands or established relationships with custom boat buyers and dealers preferred
• Experience scaling marine manufacturing operations or expanding product lines preferred

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with potential performance-based bonus opportunities
• Negotiable paid time off
• Flexible geographic arrangement with potential lodging accommodations in Perry, Florida
• Opportunity to lead both manufacturing operations and commercial growth
• Direct collaboration with ownership on business strategy and expansion
• Potential for additional performance-based compensation, subject to finalized terms
• Significant leadership autonomy and opportunities for long-term professional growth