Vacancy expired!
Job Summary:
To support VDCB operations by maintaining an efficient, well run, and attractive front office which is welcoming to potential customers or visitors.
To contribute energy and creativity to VDCB helping to create a culture in which all employees and owners can benefit and take pride.
To promote and support Van Dam Custom Boats marketing efforts by building brand and brand awareness.
Support Boyne Boat Yard (a Van Dam Company) Marketing efforts.
Job Duties for Van Dam Custom Boats:
Occupy the reception area answering all incoming phone calls, screening calls for purpose, answering questions as much as possible, and directing calls to the correct person as required.
Receive and screen walk-in visitors, tourists, and sales people for purpose of visit and then direct them as appropriate.
Determine which walk-ins are prospective clients and direct them to Sales Director.
Conduct tours of shop for tourists as needed.
Keep Sales Director apprised of all contacts that could turn into a sales opportunity.
Support Sales Director and company President in various sales efforts.
Keep the reception area neat, clean, organized, and professional looking.
Design, set up, and maintain in-office promotional materials and displays.
Monthly website review, updating, and management, coordinating with marketing consultants.
Weekly Facebook and Instagram updates.
Periodic mass email and Adobe Spark stories to past customers and contacts to keep them engaged with Van Dam.
Maintain a presence on other social media as technology evolves.
Digital photography of work in progress. Take photos per customer requests.
Send weekly photos of the week’s activities to employees and key customers.
Keep all photos filed, organized, and backed up.
Select photos and shoot video for marketing purposes.
Put together photo albums for clients at the end of projects.
Write news releases and send out to publications.
Search out and follow up on promotional opportunities such as magazine articles, gallery displays, etc.
Coordinate events, parties, and team-building activities.
Make travel arrangements for team members as needed.
Assist management as needed.
Additional Duties for Boyne Boat Yard:
Maintain the Boyne Boat Yard (a sister business to Van Dam) website.
Weekly Facebook for BBY.
Maintain a presence for BBY on other social media as technology evolves or opportunities arise.
Write news releases for BBY.
Seek out opportunities such as magazine articles to promote BBY and follow thru with promotion.
Coordinate with BBY President on other BBY promotional efforts as required.
Photograph work in progress. Take photos per customer requests.
Skills/Qualifications required:
Must agree with and be willing to live our 16 Acre Fundamentals
Excellent interpersonal skills
Team building skills and mindset
Superior verbal and written communications skills
Understand the importance of confidentiality and integrity
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to identify errors and solve problems
Excellent organizational skills
Strong time management skills with respect for deadlines
Ability to work unsupervised
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on team success
Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office
Experience with Google Docs, Sheets as well as Gmail
Experience with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or Lightroom desired but not required
Experience with WordPress desired but not required
College degree in subject matter relevant to this position desirable but not required
Experience in boating/boats preferred but not required
Personal attributes:
Professional appearance
Upbeat, energetic, positive personality
Honest, trustworthy, and personal integrity
Respectful to all
Sound work ethic
Team player
If you think you are a good candidate for this position, please respond with a letter of interest, complete resume including references and compensation requirements.
Compensation package will be based on experience and the value you can offer.
We provide health and dental insurance, paid time off, a 401K program and profit sharing.
The Van Dam community of businesses includes a custom boat building operation, a marine storage and service operation, a yacht brokerage, and a land holding company. We are an organization that is focused on the success of our teams and on promoting a culture that leads to the success of all our team members. If you enjoy being around motivated and sincere people and have a positive outlook on life, we look forward to hearing from you.
