SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER - LYMINGTON

JOB TITLE

Sales and Marketing Manager

JOB LOCATION

Lymington

JOB REF

MR\SY\LM\SA\121699

SALARY

Competitive + Bonus Scheme

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity and have the skills to work at the highest level within a small dynamic team to spearhead and influence the continued exceptional growth of FlexiSail, the largest, most innovative and leading Yacht Membership Sailing Company in the UK? 

We operate an informal and fun work environment where creative approaches and solutions abound, but this in turn requires you to take personal responsibility, be determined, self motivated and committed with a strong work ethic.  You need to be comfortable with working in a small team where we all make the coffee and on occasions be willing to turn your hand to whatever task is required and if necessary putting the business's need before your own.

This is a 'key' appointment where you will be responsible for spearheading and undertaking the sales and marketing for the business, working in close cooperation with the Managing Director.  We see this as an opportunity to take a leading role in our business and help carve your future career with us as we continue to grow.

This is a 'people' business and so your ability to communicate effectively in both written form and vocally, and have the ability to quickly build trusting relationships with our clients and prospects through your personality and absolute honesty is paramount.  You must want to be part of a small dedicated and supportive team with the benefits that brings, as well as the extra responsibilities that this carries.  You need to have the attitude that 'nothing is too much trouble' linked with the ability to work in a logical, organised manner.

You need to be able to demonstrate a successful track record in Sales and Marketing, ideally in the marine industry, have a real passion for sailing, know your way around boats, and therefore be able to communicate naturally, enthusiastically and knowledgably with our clients.  It is not necessary for you to be an instructor.

You will have responsibilities for both our web based and print marketing activities as well as a primary role with sales generation through following up enquiries, meetings and securing of sales.  Your work will help generate new opportunities as well as managing the existing databases and sales process utilising our CRM and email marketing programmes.

You will help with the arrangements of the London and Southampton Boat Shows and will be expected to attend both shows.  You will arrange, promote and attend 'Open days' at regular intervals during the year and attend our social events in order to build and reinforce our customer relationships.  Some weekend working is therefore required. 


Prerequisite Skills:

Proven sales and marketing experience, preferably in the marine industry
Exceptional communication skills reflecting this 'people' business
Motivated, committed with a strong team work ethic
Good management and organisational skills
IT literate with knowledge of word, excel and ideally Apple computers
A good understanding of CRM systems and ideally desk top publishing
A passion for sailing and knowledge of boats

FlexiSail is the leading membership sailing company in the UK, with the owners pioneering the concept since 2005.  During this time the business has steadily grown in size and stature, now managing 13 boats in the Solent and Ipswich. FlexiSail have taken the unique approach of providing a fully integrated membership, training (using their own RYA Training Centre), and all year social programme.

A competitive salary is offered with bonus scheme with 4 weeks paid holiday plus statutory holidays. Some weekend working is required.

More information will be found on their web site: www.flexisail.com


For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/sales_marketing_manager