Boat Sales Associate

Freedom Boat Club of Greater Boston and Cape Cod

Boat Sales Associate

Plymouth, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    As a Boat Sales Associate at M&M Marine, you will be responsible for consistently meeting or surpassing sales objectives while helping our customers make an informed purchase decision to meet their needs. Thanks to our relationship with Freedom Boat Club of Greater Boston and Cape Cod, M&M Marine has exclusive access to a vast selection of late model pre-owned vessels ranging in size from 18-26 feet. In addition, we are a full-service dealer for Key West and Defiance Boats.

    JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Prospect, identify and pursue potential customers

    Maintain a strong understanding of products sold in dealership and sales department process

    Greet customers that enter showroom, outside sales lot or sales leads via internet or phone. Assist customer in locating product, and help qualify customer based on needs, wants and budget

    Maintain inventory and sales information spreadsheets and dealership management system, maintain website and related sites on which company information resides and help keep photographs and videos of inventory current

    Explain features and benefits of product, answer customer questions

    Maintain awareness of advertised items, current pricing structures and promotions.

    Maintain a thorough understanding of purchase and sales contracts as well as listing and deposit requirements

    Ensuring sold boats and trailers are prepared for customer pick-up

    Transport new and preowned vessels for sales department as needed

    Sea trial new and preowned vessels with potential customers

    Perform closing paperwork and vessel walk through (ensuring that the customer understands the vessel’s operation, features, and paperwork) with customer on delivery day

    Assist customers in hitching/unhitching boats during customer pickup and drop off

    Maintain complete confidentiality of all sensitive & personal information

    Assist customers in accessory sales as needed

    Generate and manage leads and prospects in company Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software on a daily basis, specifically entering new customers and conducting and documenting follow up activities and daily tasks with customers before and after the sale

    Assist Management Team in preparation and implementation of a sales and marketing plan

    Participate in boat shows and company sponsored events

    Attend sales training as required by supervisor

    Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

    REQUIREMENTS:

    A high school diploma or equivalent

    Professional appearance

    Knowledge of boats, engines, trailers and boating accessories and ability to tow and operate a boat of up to 30 feet in length

    Strong organizational, time management and computer skills (MS 365,) Experience with Salesforce preferred, but not required.

    Be team-oriented, self-motivated, and process driven

    Strong communication and closing skills

    Ability to calculate figures such as discounts and percentages

    Willingness to work weekends and occasional nights

    Have a valid state driver’s license

    Must be able to pass Department of Transportation physical to operate a commercial vehicle

    Prior direct or vehicle dealership sales experience preferred but not required