Sales Operations
THE ROLE As Sales Operations at Y.CO, you will work closely with a Senior Sales Broker, providing dedicated administrative and operational support to help manage their sales portfolio and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day activities. Acting as a trusted partner, you will play a key role in supporting yacht listings, client interactions, proposals and transaction processes, enabling the broker to focus on business development and closing sales.
You will take ownership of organising and maintaining sales documentation, preparing presentations and marketing materials, coordinating listing activity, and ensuring all systems and records are accurate and up to date.
Your proactive and detail-oriented approach will ensure deadlines, checklists and workflows are consistently met. Acting as a central point of coordination, you will liaise closely with internal teams including Marketing and Creative to support yacht listings, events and promotional activity. You will also contribute to market intelligence, assisting with research, client proposals and maintaining up-to-date yacht data across systems.
ABOUT YOU Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Highly detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Able to work independently while supporting a busy Senior Sales Broker
Collaborative and confident liaising across teams, clients and stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a sales support role within yacht sales
Fluency in Italian and English is essential
Strong understanding of the yachting market and industry
Experience supporting the onboarding of new Central Agency listings and yacht closings, including managing associated documentation and processes
Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) is a plus
WHY Y.CO? Y.CO is a professional, trusted and ethical business and brand, with high doses of positivity, energy and fun. Y.CO is committed to working with greater purpose, lighter footprints and within a stronger community. For Y.CO sustainability is about the future. A future that's bright and a future that's kind. It's about having respect for each other and the planet. Our company values are naturally aligned with the new generation of Clients, crew and professionals engaging with the superyacht industry positioning Y.CO as THE company that can best serve their needs. Working with Y.CO is a boutique and personalized experience for our clients and team alike, we have an unwavering commitment to investing in long term relationships over short term financial gains Y.CO is a privately owned founder led business. No distractions and no conflict of interests to get in the way of quick and bold decision making throughout the business. Opportunity not hierarchy. We have an 'all hands-on deck' approach that comes from the very top to ensure everyone across the business is well supported and their goals are achieved. The best is yet to come; there is long term opportunity for team members to grow with the business with the launch of Y.CO's exciting expansion plans in the US and Pacific.
At Y.CO we understand that to thrive, it requires a team spirit of merit, passion, diversity, inclusion, and equity. As an equal opportunities employer, we prioritize accountability and support each other in achieving excellence and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of trust and integrity. We believe that accountability, creativity and energy are the driving forces behind our success. By embracing diverse perspectives and encouraging innovative thinking, we cultivate a culture of problem-solving and forward-thinking. That’s why we select only on the basis of skills and welcome people from every background, religion, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, and sexuality. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected, promoting a workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated and all individuals have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. At Y.CO, we believe that our differences make us unique and stronger and we are dedicated to building a culture where everyone can succeed.