Head of Premium Boatbuilding: Manufacturing & Sales

Boutique Recruiting; Perry (FL); Presencial; USD 108.000 - 132.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base compensation with (un

opportunity-based bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Boutique Recruiting in Perry, Florida seeks an experienced General Manager to lead premium boat manufacturing operations and drive commercial growth. This hands-on role oversees fiberglass and composite production, quality control, and financial performance while expanding dealer and broker relationships.

The ideal candidate has proven success selling high-end boats, leadership of production teams, and an entrepreneurial mindset to grow a profitable marine business with national and

Formación

• Hands-on experience manufacturing premium fiberglass or composite boats.
• Strong knowledge of laminating, carbon fiber, and marine production processes.
• Proven success selling high-end boats to affluent buyers.
• Experience leading boat manufacturing operations and quality control.
• Business development: expanding dealer and broker relationships.
• Ability to manage budgets, materials, inventory, and profitability.
• Leadership of craftspeople with accountability and process improvements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to drive growth and profitability.
• Willingness to spend 50% time at Perry facility and travel for business development.
• Experience scaling marine manufacturing operations or expanding product lines preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Boat manufacturing

Composite materials

Boat sales

Leadership

Business development

Budget management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel readiness

Production planning

Brand development

Dealer networks

Descripción del empleo

Boutique Recruiting in Perry, Florida seeks an experienced General Manager to lead premium boat manufacturing operations and drive commercial growth. This hands-on role oversees fiberglass and composite production, quality control, and financial performance while expanding dealer and broker relationships.

The ideal candidate has proven success selling high-end boats, leadership of production teams, and an entrepreneurial mindset to grow a profitable marine business with national and