Experienced Yacht Broker | Treasure Coast, Florida | High Commission Splits & Family Culture

Florida's Treasure Coast - Stuart, Jensen Beach, St Lucie, Fort Pierce, Jupiter, or Vero Beach

Get underway on an exciting career as a yacht broker!

Ward Yacht Sales is a family-owned, customer-centric yacht brokerage seeking experienced, entrepreneurial yacht brokers. If you bring 3–5 years of yacht sales experience—or a proven track record in a related luxury asset sales industry (high-end real estate, aviation, exotic autos)—you may be an excellent fit. Our self-employed brokers enjoy competitive, high-percentage commission splits with no caps and no hidden fees, schedule and location autonomy, and access to tools and training designed to fuel your success.

Why Choose Ward Yacht Sales?

• Family-Owned Culture: We are a family-owned, values-driven company that believes in doing the right thing and earning clients' trust through authentic relationships. 
• Top-Tier Commissions: Enjoy industry-leading splits with no earning ceiling—your success and hard work drive your income. No hidden fees.
• Real Training and Tools:  we've developed internal training manuals and tools to help our brokers follow repeatable patterns of success based on real-world experience, as well as offering formal continued learning opportunities.
• Active Marketing: Listings are not just syndicated across the major yacht listing platforms, but actively sold through a modern digital marketing strategy.
• Industry Connections: Get support and references to join leading yachting industry associations, like IYBA.
• Administrative Support: Our in-house administrative team manages listing input, MLS distribution, marketing collateral, contracts, escrow coordination, and title work—so you can focus on prospecting, deals, and closing.
• Networking Power: Grow your influence with opportunities to connect across the marine industry.
• Freedom to Thrive: Work on your terms with a flexible schedule. Operate your self-employed business with the flexibility and independence of an entrepreneur while benefiting from the support of an established brokerage.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Join a tight-knit, professional team of like-minded marine industry pros.

Who We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of yacht brokerage, marine industry, or luxury asset sales experience.
• Candidates should reside in or live in close proximity to actively serve the Treasure Coast market.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong self-discipline and hunger.
• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding communication skills and responsiveness to client communications.
• Proven ability to close high-value transactions.
• Demonstrated hands-on boating experience and deep knowledge of yachts, boating systems, and the yachting lifestyle on vessels 30ft and larger.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow processes and procedures.
• Reputation backed by references for integrity and professionalism.

Stand Out With

• Established client book of business and/or referral network.
• Experience managing deals from offer to close.
• Active involvement in IYBA, YBAA, or similar industry associations.
• CPYB certification (or active pursuit of it).

What Success Looks Like

• Build and maintain relationships with boat buyers and sellers, using WYS CRM.
• Generate listings through networking, referrals, and prospecting.
• Guide clients through listing, offers, negotiations, surveys, trial runs, financing, insurance, and closing.
• Deliver exceptional service that generates repeat and referral business.

Why Experienced Brokers Should Make the Move

• Competitive commission splits with no hidden fees.
• For the right candidate, the opportunity to grow into a role leading a team of brokers (regional sales manager).
• A collaborative, family-values culture where brokers are treated as professionals.
• Modern digital marketing that actively promotes listings rather than simply syndicating them. We have some of the best technology in the industry!
• Opportunities to expand into new yacht sales.
• Access to training, mentorship, and industry resources designed to help brokers grow their business.

About Us

Ward Yacht Sales represents both new and pre-owned power and sailing yachts, primarily from 30 to 83 feet LOA. Ward Yacht Sales is headquartered in Florida with brokers throughout South Florida on both coasts, a brick and mortar office in Annapolis, MD, and brokers in Chicago, IL. Our brokers are obsessed with providing exceptional client experiences through expertise, highly responsive service, innovative marketing, and a customer-first approach. When you join us, you’re stepping into a world of competitive rewards, professional perks, and a collaborative spirit that celebrates success.

Key Details

• U.S. Based Applicants Only: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States and currently residing in the State of Florida.
• Independent Contractor, Commission-Only Role: This is a commission-only, independent contractor (1099) role. Brokers operate under their own business entity and are responsible for their own taxes, licensing, and insurance. No base salary or employee benefits are provided.

Ready to Chart Your Course?

This opportunity is best suited for sales professionals who are highly self-motivated, passionate, knowledgeable yachting professionals who are committed to the highest ethical standards and are prepared to operate in a commission-based environment. If you’re ready to join a professional team that treats everyone like family—we invite you to apply.