Sales Consultant

Boater's World Bradenton; Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Boater's World Bradenton is seeking an experienced Sales Consultant in Bradenton, FL, to build a personal pipeline and close high-value boat sales. You will engage customers, demonstrate vessels, and manage opportunities from inquiry through delivery.

Top performers earn $180,000–$250,000+ annually in a performance-driven role, with strong support and a broad inventory. Strong relationship skills and a drive to exceed goals are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of successful sales experience.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Previous experience selling high-ticket products or services strongly preferred.
• Strong closing, negotiation, and objection-handling skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a sales pipeline.
• Strong prospecting and follow-up habits.

Responsibilities

• Sell new and pre-owned boats to retail customers.
• Build and maintain your own book of business.
• Respond quickly and professionally to internet, phone, and showroom leads.
• Prospect consistently for new customers and sales opportunities.
• Develop long-term relationships with boat owners and prospective buyers.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with active prospects and previous customers.
• Conduct professional product presentations and walkarounds.
• Learn features and differences across boat and engine brands.
• Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate boats and products.
• Demonstrate boats and participate in sea trials when appropriate.
• Negotiate professionally and confidently ask for the sale.
• Work with Sales Management and Business Office to move deals through delivery.
• Maintain CRM notes and pipeline information.
• Use phone, email, text, video, and social media for engagement.
• Develop referral and repeat business.

Skills

Proven sales track record

Strong closing

Pipeline management

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Job description

Description

High-Earning Sales Opportunity | Top Performers Earn $180,000–$250,000+

This Is a Sales Career for Proven Producers

Boater's World Marine Centers is looking for an experienced, high-performing Sales Consultant to join our Bradenton team.

We're not looking for someone who simply wants to "try sales."

We're looking for a proven salesperson who knows how to build relationships, manage a pipeline, follow up relentlessly, overcome objections, ask for the sale, and close high-value transactions.

For the right salesperson, this is a serious earning opportunity.

Our strongest sales professionals are realistically earning $180,000–$250,000+ annually based on individual performance. This is a performance-driven sales environment with significant income potential for people who know how to sell.

Marine industry experience is valuable, but proven sales ability matters most. Successful candidates may come from marine, automotive, RV, powersports, luxury retail, real estate, home improvement, or another high-ticket sales environment.

If you already know how to sell, we'll help you learn the boats.

What Success Looks Like

Our successful Sales Consultants don't wait around for someone to walk through the door.

They build their own business.

You'll be expected to develop relationships, respond quickly to leads, maintain consistent follow-up, prospect for new opportunities, understand your inventory, use social media and digital tools, and create reasons for customers to buy from you.

The people who succeed here are competitive, motivated, organized, coachable, and driven by results.

You'll have the opportunity to sell new and pre-owned boats while representing a growing marine dealership organization with significant inventory and resources behind you.

What You'll Do

• Sell new and pre-owned boats to retail customers
• Build and maintain your own book of business
• Respond quickly and professionally to internet, phone, and showroom leads
• Prospect consistently for new customers and sales opportunities
• Develop long‑term relationships with boat owners and prospective buyers
• Maintain consistent follow‑up with active prospects and previous customers
• Conduct professional product presentations and walkarounds
• Learn the features, advantages, and differences across our boat and engine brands
• Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate boats and products
• Demonstrate boats and participate in sea trials when appropriate
• Negotiate professionally and confidently ask for the sale
• Work closely with Sales Management and the Business Office to move deals efficiently from initial contact through delivery
• Maintain accurate customer activity, notes, follow‑up, and pipeline information within the CRM
• Utilize phone, email, text, video, social media, and other communication channels to generate and maintain customer engagement
• Develop referral and repeat business
• Follow up after delivery to maintain long‑term customer relationships
• Stay knowledgeable about available inventory, incoming units, promotions, and market conditions
• Consistently work toward individual and dealership sales goals

This Role Is Built for Someone Who

• Has a documented history of strong sales performance
• Is comfortable selling high-value products
• Knows how to build rapport quickly and earn customer trust
• Can manage a sales process from initial lead through closing
• Understands that consistent follow-up drives sales
• Is comfortable prospecting instead of relying exclusively on incoming leads
• Is competitive and motivated by performance and income
• Can confidently handle objections and negotiateUnderstands how to ask for the business and closeIs organized enough to manage multiple customers and opportunities simultaneouslyIs comfortable using a CRM and being accountable for follow-upUnderstands the value of social media, video, texting, and digital communication in modern salesWants an opportunity where individual performance can directly influence income

Requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of successful sales experience
• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Previous experience selling high-ticket products or services strongly preferred
• Strong closing, negotiation, and objection‑handling skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain a sales pipeline
• Strong prospecting and follow‑up habits
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills
• Professional verbal and written communication
• Comfortable working in a performance‑driven, commission‑focused sales environment
• Ability to learn detailed product information and confidently present it to customers
• Comfortable using CRM systems and digital sales tools
• Ability and willingness to use phone, text, email, video, and social media as part of the sales process
• Strong organization and follow‑through
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work a retail sales schedule, including weekends and peak boating periods

Preferred Experience

We are especially interested in successful sales professionals with experience in:

• Marine or boat sales
• Automotive sales
• RV sales
• Powersports sales
• Luxury or high‑end retail sales
• Recreational vehicle or equipment sales
• Home improvement or other high‑ticket consumer sales
• Real estate or other relationship‑driven sales environments

Marine sales experience is preferred but not required. If you have a strong record of selling high-value products, building customer relationships, managing a pipeline, and closing business, we want to hear from you.

Compensation & Earning Potential

This is a performance-driven sales position where your earning potential is directly tied to your results. Our strongest qualified Sales Consultants are realistically earning approximately $180,000–$250,000+ annually based on individual sales performance. Actual earnings vary based on individual performance, sales volume, product mix, commissions, and other applicable compensation components. Earnings are not guaranteed. We're looking for candidates who are attracted to the opportunity to produce at a high level and be compensated accordingly.

Why Boater's World Marine Centers?

Boater's World Marine Centers is continuing to grow throughout Florida and beyond, giving successful sales professionals the opportunity to build a long‑term career within the marine industry. Our Bradenton location offers the opportunity to represent a broad selection of boats while working with customers throughout one of Florida's strongest boating markets. We offer:

• High earning potential for proven sales professionals
• Strong new and pre‑owned boat inventory
• Established dealership presence and customer base
• Opportunities to generate repeat and referral business
• CRM and digital sales tools
• Marketing and dealership support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Product and industry training
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Boater's World Marine Centers and the Outdoor Network family

Who Should Apply?

You should consider this opportunity if you're already a successful salesperson and are looking for a product, industry, and organization where your ability can translate into substantial earning potential. You do not need to already be a boat expert. You do need to know how to sell. If you've consistently performed at a high level, know how to create your own opportunities, aren't afraid of prospecting and follow‑up, and want the opportunity to earn $180,000–$250,000+ based on performance, we'd like to talk with you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance