Yacht Broker with 27 years of expertise in yachting sales management. Founded a successful brokerage firm after transitioning from sales roles at top yacht brands, facilitating hundreds of yacht transactions across Europe and internationally. Established a thriving yacht brokerage company which also became exclusive UK dealer for a major superyacht manufacturer and importer/distributor of a new sports boat brand for the UK, Spain and France. Established long standing relationships and partnerships within the industry throughout my career. Now seeking to expand into new career opportunities.
Founded Carine Yachts Ltd in 2009, establishing a brokerage firm for motor and sailing yachts. Sold hundreds of new and used yachts across Europe for high-net-worth clients over 15 years. Grew brokerage from start up to becoming an exclusive UK dealer for one of the largest superyacht manufacturers (SanLorenzo) in 2012, managing new build projects with the shipyard and selling used stock. Also served as exclusive UK dealer for Anvera superyacht tenders and became importer/distributer for Northmaster boats in UK, Spain and France. All of which required attendance to all leading international boat shows annually. Company expanded into all ranges of services and companies continues to grow in other areas whilst stepping back myself.
During this time i developed a large number of transferrable skills, such as:
Sales Manager for multiple brands of boats, Bayliner, Maxum and Cranchi, responsible for the sale and marketing of these brands. Managing the office and co ordinating staff. Attending boat shows and meeting sales targets.