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Managing Director
Region Nationwide /
Industry Marine
Position ID 3158
For more than 20 years, our client has been making waves in the marine world—ranked among Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealers in North America and celebrated as a 5-Star Certified Dealership. With multiple locations and a portfolio of the hottest names in powerboats, fishing boats, and jet boats, they deliver more than products—they deliver an experience. From premium boats to full-service support, their reputation is anchored in next-level customer care and industry-leading expertise.
Managing Director – Marine Dealership
Our Client:
For over two decades, our client has set the standard in the marine industry, earning recognition as one of Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealers in North America and achieving 5-Star Certified Dealership status. With multiple locations, they proudly represent top brands in powerboats, fishing boats, and jet boats, while delivering a full suite of marine products and services—all backed by a reputation for excellence in customer care and industry leadership.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an accomplished Managing Director to lead all day-to-day operations across two dealership locations. This executive-level role is responsible for driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader with deep marine industry knowledge, a proven track record of multi-location dealership management, and strong financial and vendor relationship expertise.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary plus significant performance-based earnings
- Comprehensive benefits and incentives package
- Leadership opportunity with a highly respected and award-winning dealership group
- Long-term career growth in a thriving marine market
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for sales, service, and administrative operations across two dealership locations
- Ensure operational excellence through efficient processes, adherence to policies, and a culture of accountability
- Oversee the effective utilization of Lightspeed DMS for all dealership functions
- Manage financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and expense control
- Oversee credit lines, floorplan financing, and cash flow to maintain strong financial health
- Drive sales performance by ensuring exceptional customer service and dealership presentation
- Partner with Sales and Service Managers to establish and achieve department goals
- Monitor service operations for efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction
- Serve as primary liaison with manufacturers and vendors, negotiating terms, programs, and inventory support
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to staff across all departments
- Foster a positive, professional, and performance-driven workplace culture
- Collaborate with HR on recruiting, training, performance management, and employee relations
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of executive leadership experience in the marine dealership industry
- Proven success managing multi-location operations with annual revenues of $20M+
- Strong financial acumen, including floorplan financing, credit lines, and cash flow management
- Expertise in Lightspeed DMS (or equivalent systems)
- Exceptional skills in vendor/manufacturer relations and contract negotiations
