Job Postings

Boat Salesperson – Wilson Marine Corporation, MI

6095 Grand River, Brighton, MI 48114

Full-time; $40,000.00 – $175,000.00 per year

How to Apply: Send resume to:  dwilson@wilsonboats.com

Description:

  • Interested in boats and lake life? Why not start selling dreams? We are looking for an excited, motivated salesperson to sell boats at our Howell location. Being one of the highest volume and largest stocking boat dealers with 5 locations in S.E. Michigan…. We have unparalleled opportunities to sell in your first year in sales and commissions! We have an immediate opening and now is the perfect time to come onboard for product training.
  • Wilson Marine has been a leader in the boating industry for the past 75 years and carries some of the top brands. Including: Bennington, Harris pontoons, Bayliner, Crownline runabouts and cruisers, Hurricane Deck boats, Heyday inboard surf boats, Sea Fox offshore boats, Sportsman Center Consoles, and more!!! We are consistently #1 in our marketing area in all segments and have the largest stock inventory in the state.
  • We are looking for a professional salesperson with experience selling boats in the past. This is not an entry level position and previous selling experience is a must.
  • The right candidate will possess a friendly personality, an ability to multitask, be a highly motivated self-starter, have a positive attitude, be a team player and above all, a willingness to learn! You must possess at least 2 years prior experience selling boats. This is retail selling so you must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include weekends and evenings on a rotational basis.

Qualifications/Experience/Certifications:

  • Retail Boat Sales Experience and a love of outdoor recreation a big plus!
  • High Ticket Negotiating skills
  • Excellent communication skills, to effectively deal with customers and colleagues, both verbally and by the written word.
  • Ability to be work efficiently both independently and collaboratively with a team
  • Ability and willingness to learn quickly
  • Exhibit strong problem-solving skills
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel… social media platforms
  • A winning attitude
  • The ability to work weekends and evenings on a rotational basis. Saturdays are a normal work day for us.
  • Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  • Experience: Sales Experience: 2 years (Required)
  • License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)
  • Ability to Relocate: Howell, MI 48843: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Additional Information:

  • Training on our product lines, features and benefits
  • An existing customer data base
  • Professional support staff
  • Sales training
  • A clean and friendly work environment
  • Multiple indoor showrooms displaying in excess of 20 boats inside at 5 different locations
  • Medical insurance….. Paid vacations and holidays
  • 401K
  • 4 Fully staffed service centers throughout S.E. Michigan
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Compensation Package:
  • Commission pay

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