Yacht Brokerage Assistant

Category:
Other Maritime Jobs
Vessel type:
Superyachts 
Location:
New York
Published:
July 17, 2025

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global yacht management company based in New York City

Requirements

The brokerage department is looking to recruit a new team assistant in New York City.

Responsibilities include;

  • Assist with preparation of yacht selections & presentations
  • Assist with all client/general correspondence
  • Record all client activity in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
  • Monitor CRM enquiries for all brokers and assist brokers with ensuring the enquiry logs are all kept up to date
  • Assist with contract preparation as required
  • Assist with booking of yacht visits/inspections
  • Collate and send out daily yacht and contact log
  • Create electronic presentations for third party listed yacht
  • Preparation of weekly brokerage news
  • Assist with travel plans as required (hotels, flights, transfers)
  • Diary management; department movements
  • Submit/collate expenses for brokers

Experience Required:

  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Strong IT skills (especially CRM, Outlook & MS Office including Excel)
  • Highly organised, excellent communication and diplomacy skills, are able to communicate effectively at all levels (dealing with Owners, Captains and Colleagues)
  • Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work to tight deadlines and under pressure
  • Keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Confidentiality
  • Good team player, but also able to act on own initiative
  • Knowledge of MS CRM and/or Adobe Photoshop
  • Previous sales support experience
  • Knowledge of yachting or luxury goods sector
  • Experience working with UHNWI’s is a plus

You must have the right to work in the United States to apply. The role is based in Central NYC and offers hybrid working

Benefits

  • 15% Bonus
  • Hybrid working
  • 401K (pension),
  • Travel insurance (work and personal)
  • Private health insurance (PMI), dental & vision – 100% Individual cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • 25 days’ vacation + birthday is an additional day off. After 15 years of service, an additional 5 days of annual leave per year
  • 3 month paid sabbatical after 10 years of service
  • Access to the mentoring programme
  • Happiness Factory & ESG – A range of social & ESG events and activities