Marine Sales Consultant
Vermilion Marina is seeking an experienced, part-time Marine Sales Consultant to assist customers throughout the boat-buying process, from initial inquiry and product selection through purchase and delivery. This customer-focused position is responsible for building relationships, understanding customer needs, presenting new and pre-owned boats, following up on sales leads, and helping create an enjoyable and professional purchasing experience. For the right candidate, there is the potential for this position to become full-time.
Vermilion Marina sells new and pre-owned boats, offers boat and jet ski rentals, operates a 100-slip marina, and provides mechanical repair and service. As a certified Mercury and Suzuki service center, the marina provides customers with sales, service, and ongoing support in one waterfront location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists customers in selecting new and pre-owned boats that meet their needs, lifestyle, and budget
- Responds to showroom, phone, email, and online sales inquiries
- Conducts boat walkarounds, product demonstrations, and on-water demonstrations as appropriate
- Maintains current knowledge of available inventory, boat models, engines, features, pricing, and manufacturer programs
- Generates, tracks, and follows up with prospective customers throughout the sales process
- Prepares sales agreements and required customer documentation
- Coordinates with service and marina staff to support boat preparation and customer delivery
- Provides professional customer service before, during, and after the sale
- Participates in boat shows, marina events, and other sales activities as needed
- Performs other sales and marina support duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements
- Previous sales experience required
- Marine, boat, automotive, RV, powersports, or other high-value consumer sales experience strongly preferred
- Strong customer service, relationship-building, and communication skills
- Ability to identify customer needs and confidently guide purchasing decisions
- Strong sales follow-up, negotiation, and closing skills
- Professional, dependable, and comfortable working independently
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn sales and customer management systems
- Knowledge of recreational boating and marine products preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule based on customer and seasonal business needs
Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience
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