Now Hiring - Portland Schooner Co. - Sales & Marketing Coordinator in Portland, ME

Full description of the position

Portland Schooner Co. [please apply online] 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
• Previous sales or event planning experience
• 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

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 send your most current resume to [please apply online]

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $14.99 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person