About us
We are a fast-growing and dynamic company with a mission to get more people on the UK's waterways in a sustainable way. We offer a variety of self-drive day boat rentals that are perfect for everyone, from families and friends to couples and groups. Our boats are fully-electric, so you can enjoy your day out without worrying about your impact on the environment.
We’re looking for a Sales and Customer Experience (CX) Crew member to join our team and help us deliver an exceptional customer experience and drive sales.
You will be responsible for:
- Driving Sales and Leading the Team: Use your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to drive bookings and keep our boats fully utilised, while setting the tone for the crew by motivating teammates to push for bookings, upsells, and extensions, and sharing what's working (reading customers, timing the upsell, converting walk-ins) so the whole site lifts its performance.
- Deliver Exceptional Service: Provide top-notch customer service, from assisting with bookings to ensuring customers have a seamless and enjoyable experience on the water.
- Maximise Revenue: Proactively identify opportunities to upsell additional services or extend bookings, maximizing revenue potential.
- Safety First: Prioritise safety at all times, providing safety instructions to customers and teaching them to drive our boats
Minimum Qualification:
- A strong ability to drive booking sales and upsell to customers as they check in and during their time with us
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Keen interest in outdoor and water-based activities
- Technologically capable
Preferred Qualification:
- 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-focused role
Why Work For Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package: We offer the London Living Wage as a minimum to all employees. Benefits include access to our pension scheme, paid holidays, and the opportunity to earn more using our sales-based commission scheme.
- Friendly and supportive team: We're a close-knit crew who are always there to help each other out. We have regular staff socials to build camaraderie and foster a fun working environment.
- Grow your skills: We're not just about work, we're about your growth too. We offer a practical skills-based course, led by a RYA-approved instructor.
- You love the outdoors like we do: Our roles put you in the heart of serene, yet energising locations surrounded by the natural beauty of water. Whether you're a sun-seeker or a fresh-air fiend, we think you’d love being a part of GoBoat.
- Make a difference, every day: We're not just another company, we're a force for good. Our commitment to sustainability means your work will make a real difference in the world.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £12.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person