Buyer

Buyer

Buyers at OneWater stores are passionate about delighting customers and achieving or exceeding their volume and margin sales goals by utilizing defined sales processes as part of a seamless team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties (Most Important to Least Important) - Percent of the Time

• Meet with clients to discuss their preferences, budget, and intended use for the boat
• Offer professional recommendations based on client requirements and current market conditions.
• Keep up-to-date with market trends, new yacht models, and technological advancements.
• Manage the entire purchase process, from offer to closing
• Follows up with seller regularly to maintain interest.
• Closes deal strongly with complete paperwork.
• Actively participates in Boat Shows, Store and Off-site sales and customer events.
• Adhere to budget guidelines and work within financial constraints to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Builds and maintains positive customer relationships to strengthen customer loyalty, increase referrals and enhance dealer reputation.

Skills

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with boat specifications, maintenance needs, and the differences between various types of boats.
• Ability to analyze market data, boat specifications, and financial information to make informed decisions.
• Self-disciplined, motivated and organized

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience in boat/yacht buying, sales, or a related field in the marine industry.
• Strong understanding of the yachting industry, boat types, market trends, and valuation practices.
• Willingness to travel for boat inspections and industry events as needed.
• Relevant certifications or licenses (e.g., marine surveyor, yacht broker) are a plus.

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

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another - C - Operating motor vehicle - R

Communicating with others to exchange information - C - Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned - O

Hearing - C - Talking - C

Seeing - C - Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - C

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 - X - 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

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds

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

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

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