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Garmin Ltd.

Marine Sales Manager 1

Garmin Ltd., Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528

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Overview We are seeking a full-time Marine Sales Manager 1 in the Michigan area. In this role, you will be responsible for being a highly motivated sales professional responsible for developing new retail and OEM sales and cultivating and expanding relationships with Garmin marine and audio dealers. This position will develop, coordinate, present, and implement product training programs to key Garmin customers as needed including Garmin technical dealers and will be an alternate point of contact for many of our partners. In this role, travel is required as this individual will attend major trade shows and periodic regional events as well as support on‑site meetings with customers and industry partners.

Essential Functions

Develop and execute strategies to increase market share and profits

Meet or exceed sales objectives while maintaining acceptable gross margins

Establish and execute sales plans and sales promotions

Work closely with business partners to develop new programs for OEM, retail and consumer use

Leverage product knowledge to create sales strategies attractive to potential dealers

Develop, maintain and share Garmin product knowledge with dealers and OEMS

Deliver training seminars to dealer network and coordinate associated training activities with little to no supervision, exercising independent judgement as to how best to meet the individual training needs of the specific customer

Remain current on marine industry and technology trends

Develop a strong rapport with the team to support the marine segments goals which can include working outside of typical territory and or/accounts such as for shows, events, open houses, and trainings

Manage large accounts with excellent project skills including distribution, OEM, and national retailers

Create and make sales presentations to prospects and existing accounts

Prepare and maintain monthly sales forecasts

Communicate market requirements effectively to product development teams

Attend and coordinate trade shows

Travel with little or no supervision which can include immediate territory or any other territory based on team needs

Maintain product and pricing knowledge

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

AND

a minimum of 1 year of experience in marine, outdoor recreation, OEM or adjacent industry sales and marketing (including outside sales, retail sales, technical sales or sales into a retail environment) with a proven track record in meeting sales targets

OR

an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Must demonstrate proven track record of sales successes

Demonstrates a customer service focus with proven experience in relationship building and providing quality customer service experiences

Exceptional communication oral/written and interpersonal relationship skills

Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality

Must be an articulate and fluent communicator, written and verbal, and at ease with public speaking

Ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment

Must possess the ability to maintain flexibility to travel (75% of time or greater) and travel flexes with the season

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in managing retail, OEM, distribution channels and/or dealer networks

Extensive personal experience in fishing and boating

Business to Business sales experience

Experience in audio markets and product knowledge

Excellent product knowledge of communication and navigation systems, sonar, radar, audio

Demonstrates a proficient fundamental understanding of Garmin’s core consumer business product lines

Marine certifications such as NMEA, ABYC or CMET

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Employment Benefits

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