Dealership Manager – Marine Sales

Sandringham, Victoria 3191, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Proven experience selling new and brokerage powerboats and yachts in the marine industry.
  • Experience leading a sales team or managing a dealership and driving sales performance and growth.
  • Current driver and boat licences and competent boat-handling experience.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Dealership Manager – Marine Sales

Sandringham, Victoria

Sundance Marine is looking for an experienced marine sales professional to lead our Sandringham dealership.

This is a critical role within the business and an opportunity to take ownership of a dealership with significant growth potential.

We are looking for someone who can lead from the front, build strong relationships across the local boating community and actively drive new and brokerage boat sales. You will have the support of an established marine business, respected global brands and an experienced team around you, together with genuine scope to grow the dealership and make the role your own.

The Role

This is a hands-on sales and leadership position.

You will lead the Sandringham dealership while continuing to sell, secure brokerage listings and manage your own customer relationships. You will also guide the sales team, maintain a strong sales pipeline and ensure the dealership is well presented, responsive and accessible to customers.

You will work across new powerboats and yachts, as well as brokerage sales, representing some of the world’s most recognised marine brands, including BENETEAU.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the Sandringham VIC sales team
  • Drive the dealership’s sales activity, performance and continued growth
  • Sell new and brokerage powerboats and yachts
  • Generate and manage quality brokerage listings
  • Build strong relationships with buyers, vendors and the local marine community
  • Manage customers through negotiation, contracting, settlement, handover and post-sale support
  • Maintain a strong sales pipeline and ensure enquiries are followed up
  • Develop local sales opportunities and strengthen Sundance Marine’s market presence
  • Coordinate vessel presentations, inspections, sea trials and surveys
  • Maintain accurate sales documentation and CRM records
  • Ensure the dealership is professionally presented and appropriately staffed
  • Represent Sundance Marine at boat shows, open days and customer events
  • Work collaboratively with the managing director and broader Sundance Marine team

About You

You are an experienced marine sales professional who combines strong commercial drive with a genuine focus on customers and relationships.

You know how to generate opportunities, follow through and close sales. You are also comfortable taking responsibility for a dealership, supporting a team and being accountable for its performance.

You will bring:

  • Demonstrated marine industry and boat sales experience
  • Experience leading a sales team or managing a dealership
  • A strong network within the marine industry or local boating community
  • Proven ability to generate sales and brokerage listings
  • Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • A proactive and commercially focused approach
  • High standards of professionalism and customer service
  • Strong attention to detail and reliable follow-through
  • The ability to work independently and make sound decisions
  • A genuine passion for boats and the marine lifestyle
  • Current driver and boat licences
  • Flexibility to work weekends and attend boat shows and customer events as required

Competent boat-handling experience is essential.

Why Join Sundance Marine?

This is more than a dealership management role. It is an opportunity to lead a key Sundance Marine location and play a direct role in its future growth.

Sandringham offers significant potential for the right person to expand the dealership’s sales activity, strengthen its local market presence and build lasting relationships with boat owners and buyers.

You will work with premium boats, leading marine brands and an experienced team within an established and growing business. An attractive remuneration package, commission structure and performance incentives will be offered based on experience and capability.

About Sundance Marine

Sundance Marine is a well-established and growing marine business operating across multiple locations, specialising in premium boat sales, service and support.

The business represents leading global brands and is known for its strong customer relationships, industry expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes across both sales and service operations.