Boat Sales Professional - Meredith

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage all customers entering the department in a friendly and timely manner.
• Meet with potential customers to determine their boating needs.
• Provide information necessary to allow the customer to make an informed buying decision.
• Maintain current product knowledge by using available resources, i.e., product brochures, Internet, and product information training meetings.
• Maintain awareness of advertised items, current pricing structures and promotions.
• Remain current on & adhere to all selling skills training & direction.
• Works cooperatively with the Service Department to see that delivery to the customer is seamless.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of all sensitive & personal information.
• Generate and manage leads & prospects in provided Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, specifically entering new customers, and conducting and documenting follow up activities and daily tasks with customers before and after the sale.
• Participates in special events such as Boat Shows, etc.
• Accurately completes all necessary paperwork required within the selling process.
• Meet and exceed pre-determined individual monthly sales goals.
• Maintain a clean and professional work area.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of boat sales experience, preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner to customers and associates.
• Team oriented.
• Proficient phone skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience with Lightspeed EVO, a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Boater’s license, a must.
• Ability to drive pontoon, bowrider and surf boats.
• Knowledge of Mastercraft, Sylvan, Chapparal, Bennington, and Cobalt boats, a plus.
• Must have mathematical ability to calculate percentages and discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School degree or equivalent

Benefits

• Health Insurance HRA or HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• 401(K) (available after one year)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts

Job Type

• Full-Time, year-round position