Aftermarket Sales Representative - Great Lakes

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As our Aftermarket Sales Representative for the Great Lakes, you’ll be a key contributor in helping to bring the Seakeeper Ride magic to new boat owners! We’ll look to you as our expert to educate current and potential dealers and distributors.

• Assisting in developing and implementing a regional sales strategy for your assigned territory to increase market share.
• Identifying new business partnerships and opportunities with dealers, ultimately increasing dealers offering Seakeeper Ride; managing dealer relationships by fortifying communications, growing model integration, and identifying new opportunities.
• Interacting on a consistent basis with dealer networks.
• Supporting the introduction and integration of new products and features with account.
• Collaborating with marketing on creating co‑op marketing plans and attending dealer events to further promote the Seakeeper Ride brand.
• Managing and maintaining dealer contacts at each account in our internal CRM system, Net Suite.
• Weekly account visits and/or attending industry-related events is expected in addition to dealer presentations as required.

Do you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you. Here are a few other things you’ll need to succeed.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a similar related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience selling to dealers or distributors in a sales-related role.
• Marine technical experience and understanding of vessel systems operations, which may come in the form of a personal interest or passion.
• Demonstrated ability to create a report, memo, or professional PowerPoint registration using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent presentation skills.

• Experience using a CRM system, such as Net Suite, or a similar related system.
• Experience with mass distribution and MAP policies.

• Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the Grand Rapids, Michigan or Toledo, Ohio areas.
• Your territory will include Ontario, Canada, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Kentucky (not Quebec and Canadian territories to the east).
• You’ll report to the National Aftermarket Sales Manager for Seakeeper Ride.
• You can expect to travel, including but not limited to overnight and weekends up to 70% of the time.

Seakeeper is personally committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of job requirements, individual qualifications, and business need.