Central Agency Listing Manager

Job description

Duties

• Working with the Lead Yacht Broker, prepare and create the Central Agency (CA) proposal and Marketing Strategy (as required) when pitching for new CA yachts as allocated by the Brokerage Sales and Marketing Manager
• With every new CA ensure all documentation is in place in accordance with the CA check list. Launch the yacht to market and where appropriate travel to the yacht to ensure all sales material, specifications, images and inventory are in place and correct
• Effectively manage the marketing campaign and assist with the collation of the contractual documentation at the point of sale
• Working with the Lead Broker, establish and manage the relationship with the Captain and where appropriate the owner and or owners’ rep
• Assist the Lead Broker in the creation of consistent client sales updates and information
• Manage first line of enquiries for each yacht and coordinate inspections
• As part of the ongoing marketing campaign introduce clients to the full range of Burgess Yacht Services including Charter Management and Direct, Operational Management and technical services
• Ensure all yacht details are fully update date and consistent across all sales platforms, in house and 3rd party
• Working with the Brokerage Sales and Marketing Manager co-ordinate all advertising campaigns for your allocated CA Yachts
• Working alongside the Marketing Department take responsibility for the participation of your allocated CA yachts at Boat Shows, Broker Open days and bespoke events
• Coordinate all sales and marketing material for your allocated CA yachts across multiple platforms including print, digital, social media and online
• Assist Marketing in the creation of content for Burgess Bulletin Burgess 360 Sales Updates (Quarterly) B2B Industry Monthly Circular In-house broker ‘inside information’ guide Ad hoc marketing initiatives
• In addition to the points outlined, from time to time you may be required to perform roles, tasks and any other reasonable requests made by your manager whilst representing the Burgess brand and its core business activities

Attributes

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills:

Skills

• High attention to detail, and conscientiousness to record information accurately
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• First-rate communication and diplomacy skills
• A proven ability to use Microsoft Office products to an advanced level
• Good level of numeracy
• Effect problem solving and multitasking abilities

Essential

• Capability to work independently and take initiative but also be a complete team player
• Excellent level of written and spoken English (a second language would be appreciated)
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks on deadline
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Calm, confident and professional
• Pro-active
• College Graduate or 1 – 2 years of experience in a similar type of position

Desirable

• Crew or any other maritime experience
• Experience working in sales or customer service for luxury brands or in industries that require interaction with high-net-worth properties or individuals

*Only candidates with legal status to work in the UK can be considered.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer and will happily consider candidates from all backgrounds who are able to demonstrate the required personal and professional qualities for this role.

Closing date: 5 January, 2025