What are the responsibilities and job description for the Salesperson position at Irish Boat Shop?
Title: Salesperson
Location: Harbor Springs
Reports to: Vice President - Sales
Purpose: To sell boats, both brokerage and new, and establish a strong customer base in Harbor Springs.
Responsibilities
- Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
- Recommend products to customers, based on customers’ needs and interests
- Answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, uses and credit terms
- Contact current and prospective customers to demonstrate and explain product features
- Be a product expert and monitor market conditions
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing networks and participating in professional groups
- Perform administrative duties to include keeping sales records, filing expense reports, and accurately completing required paperwork.
- Participate in Company Events to include setup and cleanup
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling boats.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact positively with people
- Able to put people at ease and instill trust
- High energy, self-motivated, self-confident, and able to handle rejection
- Willingness to learn and be an active team member
- Follow direction with a positive attitude and handle pressure with a positive outlook
- Proficiency in word and excel applications, experience with Salesforce preferred
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs, to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally, and to get on/off boats of varying sizes
- Ability and willingness to work six days a week during the high season and sometimes Sundays for special events