Yacht Broker (US)

Travelopia; Florida; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off and birthday

Hybrid working schedules

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Group-wide travel discounts

Job summary

The Moorings and Sunsail is seeking a Yacht Broker in Florida to drive Leopard Brokerage listings, market and close sales. The role requires some travel for boat shows and client visits, with hybrid work options.

You will develop product knowledge, manage HubSpot communications, and contribute to marketing plans while delivering exceptional customer service and achieving sales targets.

Qualifications

• Strong sales background and success in sales preferred.
• Geographical knowledge and passion for travel.
• Excellent communicator and negotiator.
• High standards of customer service and attention to detail.
• Thrives in a sales environment.
• Positive character, resilient under pressure.
• Ambitious to progress and grow in career.
• Hands-on and proactive attitude.
• Team player in a friendly, happy team.
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Boating knowledge and love of being on the water.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HubSpot database is a plus.
• Multilingual skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients and build relationships.
• Convert leads into sales via phone and email.
• Communicate clearly to navigate yacht sales processes.
• Learn Leopard Brokerage and Moorings product lines.
• Use HubSpot for communications and contracts.
• Aim to exceed sales and margin targets from initial contact to close.
• Assist in marketing plans with Brokerage Manager.
• Attend boat shows and events as required.
• Coordinate showings and sea trials for clients.
• Travel to bases or remote locations as needed.
• Handle inquiries professionally and collaboratively.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Travel knowledge

HubSpot

Microsoft Office

Boating knowledge

Multi-lingual

Team player

Tools

HubSpot

Microsoft Office

Job description

At The Moorings and Sunsail, we plan and deliver fantastic yacht charters across the world. We have an abiding passion for sailing, taking yachting holidays to the next level across the most spectacular destinations worldwide which keep our customers coming back again and again!

The secret to our success within the yacht industry lies in our exceptional teams, we are united by the same purpose, to have fun while creating extraordinary experiences on the water.

We are looking to hire a Yacht Broker to join our team! Reporting to the Brokerage Marine Manager. There is a primary and secondary focus to this position. The primary focus is to obtain listings for Leopard Brokerage, market them and sell them. However, there will be some occasional crossover in this role is to sell The Moorings, Sunsail Used yachts, and Brokerage yachts coming out of the Moorings, and Sunsail fleet triggered by customer’s requests. This role will require some travel including but not limited to boat shows, open houses, and yacht showings. As a new hire you can expect to close on your first boat in the first 2-3 months.

What we’ll offer:

• Competitive base salary ($26,000) and OTE (Between $80k - $100k) annually
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Generous paid time off allowance and birthday day off
• Flexible hybrid working schedules 
• Parental leave and family-supportive policies
• Charity or volunteering time off
• Group-wide travel discounts

What you’ll do:

• Consulting and relationship building.
• Self-assured and energetic telephone presence and the capability to convert leads into sales.
• Exceptional communication skills to correspond with clients by phone and email to help them navigate all aspects of Yacht Sales.
• Gain in-depth knowledge and expertise of Leopard Brokerage products and procedures and The Moorings Yacht Brokerage products and procedures.
• Become proficient in the use of the HubSpot Lead Database System for communication and contracts generation purposes.
• Exceed sales and margin objectives and conduct the entire sales process from initial contact to closing.
• Help assist in the development and execution of the marketing plan in collaboration with the Leopard/Moorings Brokerage Manager.
• Attend and assist in the preparation of boat shows, trade shows, and other events as required by THL Marine.
• Coordinate showing boats and visits of your clients, and sea trials as needed.
• Travel to bases, other offices or remote boat locations from time to time will be required.
• Handle all inquiries in a professional, team oriented, and detailed manner.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong sales background with experience and success in a previous sales position is preferred but not necessary.
• Strong geographical knowledge and a passion for travel.
• Excellent communicator and negotiator.
• Has high standards of customer service and attention to detail.
• Thrives in a sale environment.
• Has a strong positive character and is used to dealing with pressure.
• Ambitious and keen to progress and develop their career.
• Loves to get their sleeves rolled up and be involved.
• Team player who enjoys working as part of a friendly & happy team.
• Able to show imitative and good at problem-solving.
• Boating knowledge and a love for being on the water.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include some nights and weekends.
• PC literate with advance use of Microsoft Office and knowledge of HubSpot database would be an advantage.
• Multi-lingual is a bonus.

We believe people are happier and perform best when they can be their true self, and that diverse teams deliver better results.

Together we will cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where everyone can flourish. We are committed to driving change through increasing awareness of, and counteracting, unconscious bias, building an inclusive culture, and embracing diversity in all its dimensions

Travelopia is committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment for all individuals. If you require accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, inform us here: [e-mail]