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Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain

Established in 1964, Princess Motor Yacht Sales is globally recognised as the largest and most experienced Princess Yachts dealer and distributor. In partnership with Princess Yachts Limited, we currently offer the most highly developed, sophisticated range of world class luxury yachts for sale in the UK and across our European locations including Southampton, Plymouth, Germany, Spain and Mallorca. At Princess Motor Yacht Sales, we pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled range of new and used boats for sale, with friendly professional advice available from our industry experienced teams.

Hong Kong

Our passion is yachting and our mission is to help others enjoy the yachting lifestyle.By partnering with the world’s leading yacht brands – Sanlorenzo, Monte Carlo Yachts, Beneteau, Lagoon and Viking, we are able to offer the best new yachts for sale. We also have a wide variety of pre-owned yachts and can help you with a new build superyacht project through the Simpson Marine Superyacht Division. Whatever your yachting dream, we can make it a reality.And it doesn’t just stop with finding your new yacht. Simpson Marine is full-service, award-winning company that specialises in luxury yacht charters, yacht management and before and sales services. From design to refit, we can help with every step of your yachting journey.With a focus on innovation, creativity and high standards in all that we do, Simpson Marine stays ahead of the competition. We recruit a team that is as friendly to work with as they are experts in their field, so our customers have the best experience every step of the way.Our HistorySimpson Marine was founded in 1984 in Hong Kong by Mike Simpson as a yacht sales and charter company focused on meeting the needs of the developing marine industry in Asia. By the end of the 1980’s the company had been appointed as regional distributor for several leading European and Asian yacht brands, and had recruited an expanding team of sales and after sales service professionals around the region.Today the company employs over 100 professional staff and has a well-established sales and service network across Asia with twenty offices in seven countries. Simpson Marine represents some of Europe’s and the United States‘ most prestigious yacht brands and with over 30 years of experience in Asia has a reputation for delivering exceptional service and taking care of customers in all aspects of yacht purchase and ownership. The company possess its own Superyacht Division based in Hong Kong and Charter Company in Thailand.

Hong Kong

Simpson Marine was first established in Hong Kong in 1984, to provide a full-service brokerage for the local yachting community.Today, with a team of more than 100 staff, Simpson Marine provides a wide range of yacht services throughout Asia and is exclusive dealer for many of the world's leading yacht brands in the region including Azimut, zimut Grande, Atlantis, Beneteau Power and Sail. Lagoon Catamarrans and Swan Yachts.www.simpsonmarine.com

Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Simpson Marine was first established in Hong Kong in 1984, to provide a full-service brokerage for the local yachting community.Today, with a team of more than 100 staff, Simpson Marine provides a wide range of yacht services throughout Asia and is exclusive dealer for many of the world's leading yacht brands in the region including Azimut, zimut Grande, Atlantis, Beneteau Power and Sail. Lagoon Catamarrans and Swan Yachts.www.simpsonmarine.com

Responsible for the Sale of new Prestige Motor Yachts, Beneteau Yachts, Lagoon Catamarans and McConaghy Yachts in the Swanwick Office

Hamble River

Ancasta International Boat Sales, HampshireYacht Broker Originally employed at the Port Solent Office to develop sales. In spring 2007, I was transferred to Head Office, Hamble before becoming New Sales Manager at the Swanwick Office. I became a key member of the team through my ability to overcome objections resulting in strong sales records Key Achievements • Port Solent Office revenue increased by 62% during my time there• Port Hamble has seen 12.5% growth since joining the team despite challenging market conditions• Covered my managers maternity leave and led the office to a record breaking year 2008/09• In this current financial year I am the strongest Ancasta New Boat Salesman• Ahead of budget for current financial year• Consistently meet and beat annual targets• Recent sales include Prestige 500, Sealine T50, Sealine SC47, Beneteau Oceanis 45 & 37Responsibilities Include• Sales – Responsibility for the sale of new and used motor and sailing yachts ranging from £10k to £2m in value. Proposing and implementing sales strategy to maximise revenue. Managing all pre and post survey negotiations, title checks, insurance, finance and registration. • Customer Service – Building and maintaining strong and trusted relationships with potential yacht purchasers and yacht vendors to ensure that Ancasta wins their business. Delivering a high quality service from initial contact through to after sales support. Managing and implementing sea trials.• Marketing – Proactively proposing and implementing local marketing initiatives. Preparing boat specifications and planning press and internet advertising, Organising and managing the Port Solent annual boat show. Representing Ancasta’s new boat brands at all UK international boat shows.• Database Management – Managing and updating Ancanet, Ancasta’s unique database.• Personnel Management – Effectively managing, training and developing temporary staff

Maritime Leisure Management

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