Junior Sales Executive
Description

Freeman Boatworks builds the world's finest offshore fishing boats, blending innovation, craftsmanship, and performance. We are seeking a Junior Sales Executive to join our team and serve as a key connection between our customers, sales, and production teams.


This position will initially focus on coordinating customer boat builds, managing communication, and ensuring a smooth experience throughout the production process. The Junior Sales Executive will work closely with customers to ensure specifications are accurate, changes are documented, and communication remains consistent from initial order through delivery.


As the individual develops product knowledge and experience, the role is expected to grow into additional sales responsibilities and customer relationship management.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong boating background, exceptional customer service skills, and an interest in building a long-term career in marine sales.


What You'll Do

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for customers throughout the boat-building process
  • Work closely with the sales team to review customer orders, finalize specifications, and coordinate production handoffs
  • Maintain accurate build specifications, customer approvals, and order documentation
  • Coordinate with production, engineering, and other departments to ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated
  • Manage and track build changes, including coordinating approvals and communicating updates
  • Provide customers with regular build progress updates, photos, and anticipated timelines
  • Identify and help resolve customer concerns or build-related issues, involving the appropriate departments as needed
  • Utilize internal systems to manage customer build information, track production progress, and ensure accurate communication across departments
  • Develop an understanding of the various stages of boat manufacturing to effectively coordinate customer builds and anticipate potential issues
  • Develop a strong understanding of Freeman boat models, features, systems, and available options
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers throughout the build process
  • Support the sales team with customer inquiries, product information, and other sales-related activities
  • Take on additional sales responsibilities as product knowledge and experience develop

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, professional selling, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience
  • 2+ years of experience in sales, customer service, account management, or a related customer-facing role preferred
  • Strong knowledge of boats and the marine industry required, whether gained through professional experience, recreational boating, boat ownership, or other hands-on involvement
  • Familiarity with boat construction, marine systems, rigging, electrical components, and related equipment strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer builds and competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
  • Comfortable learning and using technology, including internal systems used to track customer orders, build specifications, and production progress
  • Ability to understand and navigate production processes, coordinate across departments, and follow projects through completion
  • Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to follow through on commitments
  • Interest in developing sales skills and growing into a more customer relationship and sales-focused position
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What We Offer

  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Additional voluntary benefit options
  • A collaborative, team-focused work environment

Benefits, paid time off, and other offerings are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.


Please note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.