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 can include:
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 full 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
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 (start and end times are subject to change based on event schedule/needs and will include weekend work)
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 email us your most current resume.