Careers

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.
• Make determination 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 spark stories to past customers to keep them engaged with Van Dam.
• Maintain a presence on other social media as technology evolves.

• 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 teambuilding 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

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.

If you think you are a good candidate for this position, please respond with a letter of intereest, complete resume including references and compensation requirements.