Careers at Boat Outfitters

We don't have any openings at this time but will review all submitted applications.

eCommerce Product Lister (BoatOutfitters.com)

Grow our online store by adding new products and enhancing the existing catalog by improving product page content. This is done by curating external online content, generating custom internal content and ultimately integrating this strategically online to create engaging product pages. This position requires a mixture of research, organization and creative skills.

Responsibilities:

• Research competitive online prices and key sales points
• Generate sales content (product bullets, descriptions, etc.)
• Capture product images with basic product photography/editing tasks (training provided)
• Manipulate data in Excel to match templates for CSV importing
• Update existing online products with new features or supplemental information

Requirements:

• Minimum Two Year College Degree
  • Or 2+ years of satisfactory full-time experience in a similar job capacity
• Strong writing skills with a focus on promotional marketing and persuasive sales language
• Excellent online research skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented

Preferential consideration for:

• Basic understanding of HTML and CSS
• Photography and/or photo editing experience
• Marine/fishing related interest and experience

eCommerce Buyer Manager (BoatOutfitters.com)

Identify and facilitate the addition of new products and product lines into the Boat Outfitters catalog. Monitor existing catalog performance and make strategic product tradeoffs based on performance. This is a hands-on role for someone who can research and generate ideas, develop implementation plans and successfully launch new products to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the addition of new products
  • Identify and introduce new product lines
  • Negotiate initial stock orders or drop ship arrangements
  • Manage and direct product listing associates on new product key features, pricing, etc.
  • Review and approve new product pages to ensure engaging content that will convert
• Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships
• Monitor catalog, analyze changes in sales patterns and adjust pricing and/or merchandising accordingly
• Attend trade and distributor shows to identify growth opportunities
• Review industry periodicals, trade journals and catalogs for industry trends

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience
• Advanced Excel data manipulation and reporting experience
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Flexible and able to effectively multi-task in a fast paced work environment

Preferential consideration for:

• Previous online retail or E-Commerce experience
• General interest, knowledge and/or experience with boating and marine/fishing accessories
• Basic understanding of HTML and CSS

Customer Service Associate (BoatOutfitters.com)

Does talking to fellow boaters about cool boat improvement projects sound like an awesome way to spend the day? If so, we have the job for you! We are looking for a sales associate/project manager who will interact directly with customers on unique projects. Responsibilities will include some traditional customer service tasks (phone calls, answering e-mails, taking orders) but will primarily involve more complex projects such as helping to design custom tackle storage units, dash panels and more. The position requires extensive product training, basic “engineering-thinking” competency and excellent organization. It is not a position with repetitive tasks but rather one where you will face unique challenges daily that often require complex thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer needs and provide assistance and information on product features
• Interpret customer requirements, identify engineering challenges and act as a liaison between customer and engineering
• Proactively manage customer projects to facilitate sales
• Maintain a balance between company policy and customer benefit in decision making

Inside Sales Representative/Marine Prototype Design Assistant (Teak Isle)

As an Inside sales associate you will assist the sales department with requests and follow-up of new prototypes and the maintenance of existing accounts and projects. Please note that this is not a typical "order taking" position. This team member will be actively involved in all projects from concept to completion. Working closely with boat companies and their engineering and design teams, this position offers a great opportunity for a motivated, technically inclined individual to become part of the Teak Isle team. Boat manufacturers come to Teak Isle for products to help solve a problem or meet a need for their boats. It is our job to find solutions, keep within their budgets, and produce a product for them of exceptional quality. If you are hard working and highly motivated we would like to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with company owners in the implementation of customer requests.
• Maintain contact with boat companies on a regular basis to ensure their satisfaction with our quality of service and products.
• Communicate with our engineering department to relay customer design needs.
• Assist in pricing of new designs and projects.
• Assist in Boat Show display set up and represent company in boat show booths.

Requirements

• An ability to understand basic product drawings
• AutoCad proficiency a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Dedication to customer service

Sales Representative (Teak Isle)

Working closely with boat companies and their engineering and design teams, this position offers a great opportunity for a motivated, technically inclined individual to become part of the Teak Isle team. As an outside sales associate you will be expected to actively seek additional business with new and existing accounts. This position requires a certain amount of travel around the country, in order to solidify face to face contact with our customers and to build and maintain strong relationships. Our customers come to Teak Isle for products to help solve a problem or meet a need. It is our job to find solutions, keep within their budgets, and produce a product for them of exceptional quality. If you are hard working and highly motivated we would like to have you on the Teak Isle team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities.
• Maintain contact with customers on a regular basis to ensure their satisfaction with our quality of service and products.
• Communicate with our engineering department to relay customer design needs.
• Assist in pricing of new designs and projects.
• Follow through with steps to ensure customer requests and/or changes are updated in all necessary systems.
• Attend and work trade shows.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of boats and boat systems
• An ability to understand basic product drawings
• AutoCad proficiency a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Dedication to customer service
• Good driving record

Prototype Engineer (Teak Isle/BoatOutfitters.com)

Product design and engineering is a critical component to the success of our business and satisfaction of our customers. Our prototype engineers collaborate with the sales team and other designers to bring quality product to market rapidly. A collaborative environment, developing creative solutions, and a wide range of products make this an interesting and gratifying position.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D solid models and submittal drawings for new product including but not limited to doors/hatches, wind screens, sliding cabin entry doors, high-end tackle units, solid surface product, cabinetry, and other millwork.
• CNC programming for 2 1/2 and 3-axis machining.
• Conceptualize and design product for optimal functionality and manufacturability.
• Work in a team environment to assist in the development and refinement of department standards, best practices, co-worker mentoring, and process improvement.