Yacht Broker

CloudYachts; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudYachts is seeking a Yacht Broker for a full-time, on-site role in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will manage the complete sales cycle, from prospecting leads to closing contracts, including showings, negotiations, and coordinating surveys and sea trials.

Daily duties include updating listings, creating marketing materials, and maintaining clear client communication via phone and email to guide decisions. On-site work around vessels and marinas is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of boats, yachting and the marine industry.
• Experience in brokerage, including listing, marketing, and closing vessel transactions.
• Strong customer service mindset with a consultative approach.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships and a professional network.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Comfort working on-site around vessels, marinas, and marine facilities.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally for showings and meetings.
• Prior yacht brokerage or marine sales experience is highly beneficial.
• Relevant licenses or certifications in yacht brokerage or marine sales are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Qualify leads, conduct yacht showings, and negotiate offers and contracts.
• Maintain and update listings, prepare marketing materials, coordinate sea trials and surveys.
• Ensure accurate documentation throughout each transaction and communicate with clients regularly.
• Collaborate with lenders, surveyors, and marinas to facilitate smooth closings and high client satisfaction.

Skills

Knowledge of boats and yachting

Brokerage experience

Customer service mindset

Communication and negotiation

Relationship building

Organizational and time management

On-site work readiness

Driver's license

Travel for showings

Yacht brokerage certifications a plus

Job description

Company Description

CloudYachts is a growing yacht brokerage co-founded by Eddy Denison, achieving over $40,000,000 in sales since 2022. The company maintains more than 54 active listings, offering clients a broad selection of yachts to meet diverse needs and budgets. CloudYachts focuses on providing a professional, high-touch service experience for both buyers and sellers. Team members benefit from a performance-driven environment with clear opportunities to grow their client base and earning potential. The organization values integrity, expertise, and long-term client relationships.

Role Description

The Yacht Broker role at CloudYachts is a full-time, on-site position based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The broker will manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting clients, qualifying leads, conducting yacht showings, and negotiating offers and contracts. Daily tasks include maintaining and updating listings, preparing marketing materials, coordinating sea trials and surveys, and ensuring accurate documentation throughout each transaction. The role requires consistent client communication, both in person and via phone and email, to provide guidance, answer questions, and support decision-making. The broker will collaborate with internal and external partners, such as lenders, surveyors, and marinas, to facilitate smooth closings and high client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of boats, yachting, and the wider marine industry.
• Experience in brokerage, including listing, marketing, and closing vessel transactions.
• Demonstrated customer service skills with a client-focused, consultative approach.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships and a professional network.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Comfort working on-site around vessels, marinas, and marine facilities.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally for showings and client meetings.
• Prior experience in yacht brokerage or marine sales is highly beneficial.
• Relevant licenses or certifications in yacht brokerage or marine sales are a plus.