Marine Sales & Service Lead

Date: 7 May 2025

Location: Bridgetown, Barbados

Company: inchcape

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in more than 40 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to power better mobility today and in the future.

 

Our diverse global team of over 20,000 talented people foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, championing a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, dedicated to shaping a successful and sustainable future for the industry.

 

Here, you will unlock your full potential with career opportunities and learning experiences. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, ground-breaking innovation, and forward-thinking colleagues. If you are highly driven with a can-do attitude, and you bring out the best in yourself and others, then join us to power new futures.

 

Our Sales and Distribution Team is currently looking for a talented Marine Sales and Service Lead for Barbados to assist the Head of Distribution Excellence Motorcycle and OBM in Puerto Rico.

 

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Acts as the first point of contact with dealers for all Suzuki Marine related topics and utilizes internal resources to ensure the highest level of service is maintained.
  • Assists with the setting of sales, after sales and financial targets for the approval of the Head of Distribution Excellence Motorcycle and OBM.
  • Responsible for communicating targets to assigned dealers.
  • Responsible for the monitoring of the sales and financial targets and is expected to report to the Head of Distribution Excellence Motorcycle and OBM on actual performance versus targets monthly.
  • Maintains required reporting schedules to the suppliers.
  • Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with manufacturer's sales, after sales and marketing requirements.
  • Monitors in-market competitive environment including sales against competitor brands.
  • Obtains marketing materials and advertising for distribution to the Dealers.
  • Liaises with Dealers, internal resources and external suppliers to ensure that marketing activities, promotions, and incentive programs are executed and reported on as required.
  • Implements plans for new Dealers as agreed. 
  • Develops good working relationships with Suppliers and Dealers, maintaining regular contact through scheduled calls and visits.
  • Sets and maintains pricing and price lists to dealer ensuring that the Dealer has the correct market positioning strategy in place.
  • Ensures dealerships are maintained to the standards required by the manufacturer.
  • Liaises with all stakeholders to ensure that training plans are agreed and executed.
  • Travel throughout the regional dealership network.

 

We'll make a match if you meet the following requirements:

  • B.Sc. in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related field
  • A minimum of two (2) years of high calibre sales experience
  • Excellent customer service skills and proven negotiation skills
  • Excellent financial skills to draft and implement budgets and conduct data analysis
  • Strong understanding of inventory management and customer experience management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer literacy and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Intermediate skill level in Excel and Power Bi an asset
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to perform in a fast paced environment

 

Role Information:

  • Reports to: Head of Distribution Excellence Motorcycle and OBM
  • Location: Warrens, St. Michael
  • Work Model: Hybrid
  • Application Deadline: May 21, 2025

 

 

At Inchcape Americas, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Inchcape is for everyone. If you are enthusiastic about this role and share our values of delivering great experiences through innovative thinking and working better together, we invite you to apply.

 

We support diversity and inclusion in all its forms, without discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, or disability.