Sales Assistant - Brokerage

Position Summary

Sales Assistant Brokerage position works closely with a small group of yacht brokers to manage the daily communications with clients. The candidate uses discretion and independent judgement upon receiving contracts from the sales brokers.

The candidate is responsible for two or more independent brokers, verifies accuracy of contracts, listings etc., and prepares the closing statements on behalf of the brokers and liaises with the Corporate Controller for payments and wire transfers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Uses independent judgement and discretion when dealing with sales contracts
• Communicates with clientele in a professional and friendly manner
• Database administration of the CRM systems
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients
• Responsible for updating all price and location changes for central listings in CRM for assigned brokers CA’s
• Coordinate showings and inspections
• Prepare presentations and industry announcements.
• Closing experience preferred
• Works and assists in the preparation of all local boat shows
• Manage administrative tasks as assigned on an ad hoc basis including travel arrangements and back-up front desk duties

Essential skills

• Excellent verbal and written communicator; a second language is a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint presentations
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
• Ability to use independent judgement and discretion in the course of duty
• Knowledge in contracts preferred
• Willingness to travel if needed
• Good at multi-tasking and prioritization of work assignments
• Service-oriented, dynamic with great customer service skills

Experience

• Minimum of two years of administrative experience preferably dealing with high profile clients
• Marine/yachting Industry experience preferred

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred. Relevant work experience may be substituted for educational experience.