Portland Schooner Co. (portlandschooner.com) invites applications for a seasonal sales & marketing coordinator position (ideally from May to October) to help support our public sail, special event and charter business.Applicants must be able to engage with guests in a friendly, helpful manner and confidently explain and educate potential customers and charter guests about our boats and sailing options.Primary Responsibilities
Interacting in a professional manner with clients in person, on the phone and via email.Checking in guests for public sails, private charters and special events.Managing retail for dock houses and local store space ensuring inventory is sufficient for needs and all locations are fully stocked.Assisting with marketing support from implementing signage, updating company copy, submitting events and information for posting.Capturing content for social media posts and feeding them to the team lead.Identifying new opportunities to drive sales and then implementing them.Qualifications & Requirements
Attention to detail.Punctual and reliable.Positive attitude.Excellent oral communication skills and phone demeanor.Good computer skills are a must.Previous sales or event planning experience.Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely fashion.Organized and accurate.Enthusiasm for the boating industry.Ability to cheerfully engage with people and offer helpful information about our sailing experiences.Capable of working both alone and with a team.Ability to follow direction and take initiative as needed.Prior sales, retail, event planning, restaurant, hospitality, customer service, or administrative experience helpful.Hours
40 hours a week.9:45 AM to 6:15 PM with a 30 minute lunch break (schedule is subject to change with prior notice).Pay: Starting at minimum wage but varies dependent on experience.Start Date: This is a SEASONAL position from May through October (ideally).If you think that you fit the bill and would like to join our team, please send your most current resume to
jobs@portlandschooner.com .
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