What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Administrator position at The Hinckley Company?
Description
Hinckley Yachts has been building and servicing America’s finest yachts since 1928. With ten Yacht Care Centers spanning from Maine to Florida, we offer comprehensive service, refits, transportation, and storage, providing our customers with pinnacle ownership experience. Hinckley offers competitive wages, training, and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with an employer match, and paid time off. Our expanding network of service yards allows the opportunity of upward mobility and a clear career path to achieve personal success. The Hinckley Company, known for building and servicing strong, seaworthy and beautiful yachts, is seeking a Sales Administrator in the Portsmouth, Office.
The Sales Administrator will report directly to the VP of Sales and provide crucial support to regional Sales Directors in marketing and selling Hinckley branded yachts. This full-time role involves administrative duties, sales support, event planning, and occasional weekend responsibilities. The ideal candidate will work independently due to the frequent travel of the Sales Directors.
- Maintaining office operations (supplies, literature, shipping).
- Logging emails and ensuring seamless day-to-day functionality.
- Lead generation and follow-up (research, email, direct mail).
- Managing Salesforce database, inputting leads, and generating reports.
- Supporting Sales Directors with tasks like literature distribution, booking travel, and expense reports.
- Collaborating on regional marketing initiatives and updating web content.
- Assisting with marketing used boat listings.
- Coordinating logistics for events and boat shows.
- Negotiating contracts for catering, lodging, and other services.
- Creating promotional materials and setting up/breaking down events.
- Acting as gatekeeper or secondary salesperson during events.
- Contributing to the Sales Handbook for best practices and policies.
- Undertaking tasks as assigned by the VP of Sales.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Self-starter with strong ethics and adaptability.
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and team success.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Salesforce database management experience.
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
- Background in boating or high-end retail/customer service.
- Professional appearance and reliable transportation.
