ROUND THE WORLD RACE SKIPPER - £35,000 + BONUS - PORTSMOUTH & WORLDWIDE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Required qualifications and experience:

• An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean (commercially endorsed) or IYT Master of Yachts Ocean
• Proficiency for Persons in Charge of Medical Care On Board Ship qualification
• ENG1 medical certificate
• GMDSS GOC/LRC certificate
• Have excellent interpersonal, team and leadership skills
• The highest levels of safety and seamanship

Desired qualifications:

• Yachtmaster or Cruising Instructor certificate or experience
• Diesel engine maintenance experience or qualification
• Marine radar systems
• Have experience, endless energy, drive, determination and commitment

If you have the above then wants to talk to you!

SALARY

18 month contract
£35,000 p.a. tax free*
£3,000 post race bonus**
*depending on personal circumstances
**not related to race finish position

TO APPLY

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/round_the_world_race_skipper.htm

SALES EXECUTIVE – (OFFSHORE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS) - £43,000pa + Bonus – SOUTH, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose

To sell our clients’ products and services by working closely with shipyards, ship-owners, offshore oil and gas operators, engineering houses, our clients offices and agents worldwide providing quotations and technical and commercial advice and support. You will be expected to gain market, customer and product knowledge to maintain and profitably grow sales in your areas of responsibility.

Principal Responsibilities

• To achieve sales to the offshore markets (and to other special projects as may be nominated from time to time): to both newbuild and retrofit sectors with a likely focus on Korea, Singapore and Brazil.
• To receive, interpret requirements of enquiry specification including technical specifications, documentation requirements, delivery requirements and commercial conditions and produce quotations, bid documentation and technical information as required. Liaison with third party equipment and service providers is likely to be required.
• Undertake bid management (e.g. defining and coordinating inputs from the engineering and procurement departments) to ensure we bid comprehensively having properly considered technical, commercial, costing, pricing, risk and competitive issues and adhere to the company bid approval process.
• Plan and manage allocated territories according to agreed market strategy.
• Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing customers, agents and offices through planned and targeted sales visits.
• Profitably grow sales into the retrofit and new building sectors.
• Monitor and report on activities and feedback received to meet monthly management reporting deadline.
• Assist in developing pricing structures for each region.
• Champion Water Systems products within our clients sales network, ensuring all personnel are adequately informed and trained on the products, their potential markets and pricing structures.
• Attend seminars and professional working group meetings, to represent our client on professional bodies if required.
• Attend exhibitions within your allocated territories.
• Attend external customer meetings and make detailed technical product presentations to shipyards and ship-owners. Where appropriate promote complimentary products from our clients portfolio.
• Follow up quotations and maintain CRM system with customer feedback.
• Assist other members of the sales team as and when required.
• International travel will be required.
• Help to improve continuously the performance and processes of the sales team.
• Work in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.

Knowledge / Experience / Skills

• An engineering degree or equivalent and / or a number of years of experience of working in the industrial, marine or offshore markets.
• Familiarity with offshore technical, documentation and quality standards would be a strong advantage.
• Sound commercial awareness, including working with contractual terms and conditions is essential.
• Able to demonstrate success in sales roles, preferably to the offshore market.
• Fluent in use of MS Office, particularly Excel and working knowledge of ERP & CRM systems.

Attributes

• Well presented and business like. Excellent face to face, telephone and written communicator, addressing both commercial and technical matters and including resolution of problems.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Able to work flexibly to ensure customer needs are met and travel at short notice if necessary.
• Numerate.
• Good at forming professional and effective working relationships with customers and within teams.
• Able to understand, interpret and work with technical drawings and specifications.
• Able to work under own initiative.
• Good attention to detail.

SALARY

Salary £43K per annum subject to experience (car allowance included)
Re-location package may be considered where appropriate 

Bonus                       To be confirmed

Expenses                  Usual travel expenses covered
           
Holiday                     25 days plus 8 public days

Benefits                    Pension
                                Private Health Care Scheme       
                                Part subsidised scheme available.

TO APPLY

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/sales_exec_offshore.htm

SALES PROFESSIONALS - UK & PALMA

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Oyster fleet of award winning yachts from 46' to 125' is renowned throughout the sailing world for performance, quality and customer service.

We are expanding our sales team in response to increasing demand from international markets for Oyster yachts, which are valued from around £750,000 to £15,000,000.

We seek two senior sales professionals, one to be UK based and one to be based in our new offices in Palma, Mallorca. The successful candidates will probably be experienced yachtsmen, and will certainly be familiar with building discreet relationships with high net worth individuals and confident in selling a luxury, lifestyle product. Although experience of selling yachts is preferable, applicants who can demonstrate sales success in luxury property, private aircraft or similar sectors are welcome to apply.

Whilst a good standard of written and spoken English is required, fluency in European languages is a priority. Technical awareness and exposure to the Central European, Mediterranean and Russian markets would also be an advantage.

Applications, which will be treated in the strictest confidence, should be sent in writing with full details of relevant experience, for the attention of David Tydeman, Oyster Group CEO, using the link in the 'To Apply' section below

SALARY

On application

TO APPLY 

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/sales_professionals.htm

YACHT TRAINER / MATE - GREECE

JOB DESCRIPTION

With over two decades of experience in operating exceptional sailing holidays, Neilson make sailing accessible to everyone. We are looking for Yacht Trainers and Mates to work in our centres in the Ionian, the North Aegean and the Lycian coast.

As a Yacht Trainer you will be responsible for the delivery of sailing instruction and for providing excellent customer care to our Neilson guests to ensure they have a successful holiday.

Working as part of a team, you will teach sailing to guests of all ages and abilities following the RYA syllabus and Neilson programme, ensuring all guests obtain appropriate developmental skills. You will need to organise and host social events, deliver briefings and interact with guests throughout their holiday.

To be considered for this role you will need to be First Aid qualified. You will have previous customer service experience and experience of sailing yachts. In addition, an RYA Keel Boat Instructor qualification would be advantageous.

You will need to have a can-do attitude with a hands on approach to your work as you may be required to assist in other duties within the flotilla programme. You will need to be an excellent communicator, highly self motivated and able to work on your own initiative. You will also need to be an excellent team player but with the ability to work independently.

If you think this sounds like you and you are available now until the middle of November, please apply now...

SALARY

Season wage and bonus plus accommodation, some meals, travel to and from resort, paid holidays, uniform and training

TO APPLY 

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/yacht_trainer_mate.htm

FLOTILLA MECHANIC - GREECE / TURKEY

JOB DESCRIPTION

With over two decades of experience in operating exceptional sailing holidays, Neilson make sailing accessible to everyone. We are looking for Flotilla Mechanics to work in Greece and Turkey from now until the 10th November.

As a Flotilla Mechanic you will be responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of up to 15 yachts, ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to - for guests and staff.

You will need to have proven engineering work experience and excellent customer service skills. Previous marine diesel engine knowledge is an advantage. Knowledge of 12V electrical systems is essential and you need to be first aid qualified.

You will need to have a can-do attitude with a hands on approach to your work as you may be required to assist in other duties within the flotilla programme. You will need to be an excellent communicator, highly self motivated and able to work on your own initiative. You will also need to be an excellent team player but with the ability to work independently.

If you think this sounds like you and you are available now until the middle of November, please apply now...

SALARY

Seasonal wage and bonus plus accommodation, some meals. flights to and from resort, paid holiday days, uniform, training

TO APPLY 

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/flotilla_mechanic.htm

CHANDLERY SUPERVISOR - $30,000USDpa – CARIBBEAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is one of the largest and longest standing boatyard and chandlery businesses in the Caribbean. Alongside the chandlery their services include yacht hauling, yard services, refuelling and more. They are constantly growing and have an opening for a chandlery supervisor with a minumum of 5 years industry experience to join their team.

The successful candidate will be keen to move to the Caribbean permanently with a view to becoming chandlery manager in time.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced and knowledgeable chandlery sales person and supervisor.
• Have an extensive knowledge in the fields of yachting equipment purchasing, retail management, and retail business analysis with solid background experience in the field.

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, enthusiastic with an eye for detail, and a strong and firm character able to lead a team towards success, with a future goal of becoming store manager

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• A MINIMUM of 5 years experience in the store management and maritime field
• Posses an extensive knowledge in marine products and the maritime market
• Must be computer literate
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (more languages is a plus)
• Self motivated and have the ability to function as a team player
• Knowledge in Counterpoint is an asset
• Yachting and/or sailing experience is a GREAT asset

Visa and flights for the successful candidate will be taken care of by the client who will also assist in finding accommodation.

This is an exciting opportunity to live in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations and excel with a well established and ever expanding business.

SALARY

$30,000USDpa, 1x return flights, Visas

TO APPLY

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/chandlery_supervisor_caribbean.htm

MARINE TECHNICIAN/FOREMAN - £30,000pa - SOUTH EAST, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marine Technician and  Team Leader  salary £30k p.a.  Wanted at our Thames based Volvo Penta/Yanmar/Mercruiser main dealership in Shepperton's five gold anchor award winning marina.

Applicants should have a recent and proven track record with one or more of the above products.

The right candidate will be a powerfully self motivated technician for whom achieving excellence and expertise in their specialist field is their prime objective.

SALARY

Up to £30k p.a. depending on experience, plus holidays

TO APPLY 

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/marine_technician_foreman.htm

2nd ENGINEER - £54,000pa – WORLDWIDE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with around 90,000 employees in more than 80 countries and territories.

They currently have a requirement for 2nd engineers with LNG or LPG experience to work on ships around the world.

You will need:

• Class 1 or Class 2 mariner’s license
• Motor, Steam or combined endorsement.

This is a permanent contract working on a rotational basis typically between 1-3 months on accruing equal time off.

SALARY

£54,000pa

TO APPLY

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/2nd_engineer.htm

CONTRACT BUYER - SOUTH WEST, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of role
Located within the purchasing department reporting to the Senior Contract Manager. Working within the production facility alongside design, CAD, engineering & structures teams to provide purchase parts development support for boats over 28 meters 

Main Responsibilities

• Be the primary purchasing contact
• Ensure all purchase parts meet both design and budget specification.
• Manage boat budgets & purchase parts delivery performance
• Liaise with the Contract Buying Team & Principle Buying Team to ensure continuity of communication with vendors and on time delivery of parts.
• Attend weekly NPI project meetings at the main production facility as required.
• Communicate with Production Managers on relevant boat lines in reference to production / test schedules ensuring any supply issues are dealt with effectively.
• Attend daily shortage meetings and chase through any information required to expedite purchase parts both through Development and Production
• Manage supply base and instigate supplier improvement programmes where necessary.
• Undertake make or buy scenarios, by challenging product design & specification to ensure best price.
• Work with Principle Buying Team to ensure all pricing and invoice queries are address in a timely manner.

SALARY

To be discussed on application

TO APPLY

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/contract_buyer.htm

YACHT BROKER - SOUTHAMPTON

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd - Yacht Broker, Port Hamble

Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd, one of Europe's leading firms of yacht brokers, is looking for an enthusiastic yacht broker to join their team based at the head office in Port Hamble, near Southampton.  Individuals will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have the ability to build and develop relationships with clients, and possess good working knowledge of both power craft and yachts.  Previous sales or brokerage experience would be preferred. The successful candidate must have a 'can-do' attitude, be computer literate and have the ability to provide the highest level of professional service in the industry. 

You will be joining an established, high-achieving and professional Europe-wide brokerage house.  We offer a generous package (basic salary plus commission) in an energetic and fast-paced environment in modern offices overlooking the River Hamble.

For further information about the company, please see our website www.ancasta.com

For a detailed job description, interested individuals should contact by email (with CV and covering letter) to Joanna Despard, HR Manager, Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd at recruitment@ancasta.com.

Closing date for applications is 1st August 2012.

SALARY

Basic salary plus commission

TO APPLY 

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

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/yacht_broker.htm