Yacht Consultant Development Associate - Yarmouth, ME

East Coast Yacht Sales; Yarmouth (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast Yacht Sales (ECYS) is seeking a Yacht Consultant Development Associate in Yarmouth, ME. This one-year program blends hands-on training with mentorship across yacht sales—client relations, marketing, contracts, closings, and operations.

Successful candidates will leverage extensive on-the-water experience and transition toward a full-time Yacht Consultant role at an ECYS office location after program completion. Position is in-person at our Yarmouth, ME office.

Qualifications

• Extensive marine industry exposure such as cruising, passagemaking, or yachting
• Strong communication and organizational abilities
• Customer-oriented mindset with willingness to learn the sales process
• Bias for action and professional demeanor in a client-facing role

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming lead flow across all offices
• Support Yacht Consultants in multiple capacities
• Assist with closings and transaction nuances
• Learn the full yacht sales process from the inside out
• Collaborate with marketing and new boat operations teams

Skills

On-the-water experience

Customer relations

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Position Title: Yacht Consultant Development Associate – East Coast Yacht Sales (Yarmouth, ME)

Compensation/Rate: $24/hr

Now Hiring: Yacht Consultant Development Associate – East Coast Yacht Sales (Yarmouth, ME)

About the Employment Opportunity

East Coast Yacht Sales (ECYS) is seeking an experienced marine industry professional to join our team through our Yacht Consultant Development Program. This unique position is designed for individuals with extensive on-the-water experience-cruising, passagemaking, or yachting- who aspire to transition into a career as a professional Yacht Consultant. Over the course of at least one year, you’ll receive hands-on training and mentorship across all facets of yacht sales—from client relations and marketing to contracts, closings, and operations. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates may be offered a full-time Yacht Consultant position at a mutually agreed ECYS office location.

What It Means to Be a Yacht Consultant at East Coast Yacht Sales

At East Coast Yacht Sales, we don’t just sell boats—we guide adventurers toward their next journey on the water. Our clients are explorers at heart, seeking new destinations and experiences. Whether they’re venturing beyond familiar bays or preparing to cross oceans, our mission is to help them find the right vessel for their voyage. Our team represents both new and pre-owned yachts, power and sail, and every new boat brand we represent has passed our rigorous standards for quality, performance, and suitability for our customers’ missions.

As a future Yacht Consultant, you’ll draw on your personal seamanship experience to provide real-world insight, helping clients make informed and confident purchasing decisions. Your credibility on the water becomes your most valuable asset in the office.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing incoming lead flow across all offices
• Supporting our Yacht Consultants in any and all capacities
• Assisting with closings and transaction nuances
• Learning the full yacht sales process from the inside out
• Working closely with our marketing and new boat operations teams

This immersive experience will expose you to the equivalent of years of real-world brokerage transactions—accelerating your path toward becoming a successful Yacht Consultant.

What We’re Looking For In A Candidate

• Deep knowledge and passion for boating, cruising, or yacht ownership
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Customer-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence
• Self-motivated, professional, and eager to learn the business side of yachting
• Ability to work full-time, in-person at our Yarmouth, ME office

If you’ve spent years at the helm and are ready to help others start their own adventures, we’d love to hear from you.