Sales Associate at Boateka of Tampa

About the role

At Boateka, we are dedicated to providing our customers with an unparalleled boating experience. We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Sales Associate to join our team and help our customers navigate their journey to owning the perfect boat.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospects through the full sales process, including professionally and effectively asking for the sale and closing deals.
• Greet and assist customers with enthusiasm and professionalism, both in the showroom and through online inquiries.
• Conduct needs assessments to understand customers' boating preferences and requirements.
• Provide detailed and informative presentations of our boat inventory, highlighting features, benefits, and technical specifications.
• Guide customers through the full sales process, from initial consultation to final purchase, including financing options, trade-in evaluations, and the development, management, and processing of all required sales documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with the service department, delivery personnel, marketing, administrative support, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient sales process.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of our inventory, including new arrivals, specifications, pricing, and promotions.
• Work toward meeting or exceeding individual sales goals and collaborate with the broader sales team to achieve overall team goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive products, and market conditions to offer expert advice and insights.
• Support inventory management efforts, including participating in inventory counts as needed.
• Participate in onsite and offsite sales meetings, training sessions, promotional events, and boat shows, including planning, setup, and breakdown as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities using CRM software.
• Conduct guerrilla and grassroots marketing efforts.
• Support daily sales operations, including showroom setups, cleaning, minor rigging, unloading and staging boats, administrative tasks, taking photos, and updating the website.
• Aid in additional tasks such as cleaning bathrooms, stocking coffee supplies, rotating inventory, staging road displays, hanging signage, and managing special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven sales experience, preferably within the boating, auto, or recreational vehicle industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business software.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics.
• Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional self-presentation and a competitive nature.
• Confidence, coachability, flexibility, persistence, and persuasiveness.
• Ability to create engaging content, such as videos or virtual tours, to showcase boats.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.

Skills

• Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company standards, along with a clear background check and drug screening.
• Able to work Tuesday – Saturday.

Benefits

This position is 100% commission-based, allowing you to earn based on your performance and sales achievements. Actual earnings will depend on various factors, including your sales skills, experience, market conditions, and individual performance. In addition to commission, you have opportunities for bonuses based on sales milestones and performance metrics. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Pay

This position is 100% commission-based, with actual earnings depending on various factors including sales skills, experience, market conditions, and individual performance.

Schedule

Able to work Tuesday – Saturday.