Sales Professional
Description
Trailer and Boat Sales Professional
Halifax Trailer Company and Iron Wind Marine have an immediate opening for a Professional Salesperson. Iron Wind Marine is one of the largest recreational boat dealerships in Atlantic Canada located in Bayside Nova Scotia just 25 minutes from the Armdale Rotary. Halifax Trailer is a two year old start up that is growing fast! Potential candidates must be ready to be a driving force in the industry and will join a team of like minded individuals. Compensation is salary plus commissions with vacation and health benefits.
Duties:
- Greet customers coming into the show room and responds to customer leads (from internet, phone calls, shows or referrals) in a timely manner.
- Actively prospects looking for potential new clients by using contacts, social media, online classifieds, constantly researching new ideas and making cold calls.
- Qualify buyers by understanding their requirements/interests and then matching those to the various product models.
- Build a strong relationship with the customer.
- Maintain a current product knowledge and understands the characteristics, capabilities and features of each boat, motor, trailer and related accessories.
- Compare and contrast competitive models.
- Present information and demonstrates the boats by explaining characteristics, capabilities and features to allow the customer to make an informed buying decision.
- Conduct water test drives and explain warranties and services.
- Gather information on trade-ins to enable an accurate valuation.
- Close sales by overcoming objections, negotiating price, completing offers to purchase and explaining financing opportunities.
- Work cooperatively with the Service Department to ensure that the boat/motor/trailer is ready for a seamless delivery to the customer.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of all sensitive company and customer information.
- Participate in Trade Shows and other marketing events as needed.
- Work diligently with our CRM system to encourage repeat sales business and referrals and attain maximum yield from the incoming leads.
- Maintain a positive social media presence understanding that you are an ambassador for Iron Wind Marine and Halifax Trailer Company.
- Report to the sales manager regarding objectives, reviews, analysis and planned activities.
- Completes training as prescribed by management to improve and maintain proficiency.
- Attend all required sales and staff meetings.
- Review sales statistics and actions to determine how to better utilize time and improve sales.
- Provide quality customer service and works with other Iron Wind team members with a positive manner.
- Ensure compliance with all Iron Wind policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned which may fluctuate depending on the season.
Education and Qualifications:
Post-secondary education and sales training
Prior sales experience with a proven sales track record and an avid recreational boater
Strong knowledge of social media and online marketing would be considered an asset.
Strong computer skills and proficient using current technology.
Must have a professional attitude/appearance
Exceptional listening skills along with being friendly, outgoing and enjoy working with people.
Valid Drivers License
Valid Pleasure Craft License
Job Types: Full-time, Commission
Benefits:
Extended health care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
On call
Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bayside, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
CRM Software: 1 year (preferred)
Marketing: 1 year (preferred)
Relevant sales: 3 years (preferred)
License/Certification:
Pleasure Craft Operators Card (preferred)
Class 5 Nova Scotia Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person
- Job type: Full-Time
- Company: Halifax Trailer & Iron Wind Marine
jobs | sales, retail sales
2023-08-16