Buyer Broker

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Boat Buyer/Broker, you will act as a liaison between buyers and sellers in the marine industry. You will be responsible for facilitating the purchase and sale of boats, ensuring both parties' needs are met efficiently and effectively. Your role will include evaluating boats, negotiating deals, managing documentation, and providing exceptional customer service throughout the buying and selling process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

[Use the grid below to describe specific job responsibilities/duties, listing the most important first. Use a separate statement for each responsibility. Most positions can be described in 6-8 major responsibility areas. Combine minor or occasional duties in one last statement. Give a best estimate of average percentage of time each responsibility takes; however, do not include a duty which occupies 5% or less of your time unless it is an essential part of the job. Each statement should be brief and concise, beginning with an action verb.]

Duties (Most Important to Least Important)

Percent of the Time

Meet with clients to understand their boat-buying or selling needs.

Provide expert advice on market trends, boat types, and pricing.

Conduct thorough research to stay informed about market conditions, boat values, and emerging trends. Analyze comparable sales to determine appropriate pricing for boats.

Negotiate terms and prices between buyers and sellers to reach mutually beneficial agreements. Handle offers, counteroffers, and final agreements professionally.

Organize and conduct boat showings and demonstrations for prospective buyers.

Build and maintain relationships with boat owners, dealers, and other industry professionals.

Effective utilization of sales tools, including OneWater Buyer/Broker Processes and CRM

Monitors the boat progression through service through inspection and delivery. Provide exceptional service to clients throughout the buying or selling process.

Address any concerns or issues promptly and professionally.

Actively participates in Boat Shows, Store and Off-site sales and customer events.

SKILLS

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to assess boat conditions and values accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in boat brokerage, sales, or a related field
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for market analysis and documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Use the table / checklist below to indicate what is required of this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Using the rating scale below, indicate how often the following physical activities and environmental conditions are required/present in performing the Essential Job Responsibilities.

C=Constantly

F=Frequently

O=Occasionally

R=Rarely

(5-8 hrs. /shift)

(2-5 hrs. /sift)

(Up to 2 hrs. /shift)

(Not regular part of job)

Physical Activities

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Operating motor vehicle

Communicating with others to exchange information

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

Hearing

Talking

Seeing

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Use the table / checklist below to indicate the environmental conditions and physical demands of the position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


How would you best describe the environmental demands for this position? (Check only one)

Environmental Conditions

No adverse environmental conditions expected

Poor ventilation

Hazardous conditions

Small and/or enclosed spaces

Noisy environments

How would you best describe the physical demands for this position? (Check only one)

Physical Demands

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

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Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

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Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds

☐

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more

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This position operates exclusively in an indoor office environment with controlled temperatures. (Y/N)

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OneWater Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.