Gian Di Rocco
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Talented Marine Sales Associate and Entrepeneur with significant experience in the marine industry. Skilled in product demonstrations and customer engagement, driving over $2.3 million in sales within the first year. Eager to apply expertise in vessel evaluation and networking to enhance client satisfaction and business success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Boat Sales Consultant
Baxter Boat Sales
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitates the sale of boats by leveraging extensive networking and market analysis to optimize pricing strategies.
- Guided boat owners through the selling process by utilizing market insights and networking expertise to achieve successful transactions.
- Supported clients in acquiring boats by providing expert guidance and conducting detailed vessel evaluations.
- Handling closing documents and boat documentation.
Boat Repair Shop Manager/Owner
Loyalty Marine
Charleston, South Carolina
11.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient shop performance.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Drove business growth from startup to a brick-and-mortar, full-service marine shop, generating over $300,000 in annual revenue in under three years.
- Demonstrated service features and benefits to enhance customer understanding.
- Managed sales transactions and issued proposals/quotes with precision using point-of-sales.systems
Sales Associate
Longshore Boats
Charleston, South Carolina
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Achieved over $2.3 million in sales within the first year of selling boats.
- Assisted customers in selecting boats based on their needs and preferences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitor offerings.
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships for repeat business.
- Demonstrated boats in the showroom, dockside, and other locations.
- Participated in trade shows to promote the products and services offered by the company.
- Generated leads by networking with local marinas, yacht clubs, and fishing clubs.
- Conducted product demonstrations to showcase boat features and benefits.
Marine Electrician
Detyen'S Shipyard
North Charleston, South Carolina
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems on various marine vessels.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using specialized tools and equipment for troubleshooting.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems to identify potential failures.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in electrical systems by conducting tests with various meters such as multimeters and meggers.
- Maintained and repaired electrical systems on various US Navy support vessels.
Boatyard Assistant
Longshore Boats
Charleston, South Carolina
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Handled sea trials, deliveries on the water and road.
- Performed detailing and restorations, enhancing the aesthetic and functional quality of boats.
- Executed simple gelcoat repairs and bottom painting, ensuring optimal vessel maintenance.
- Operated forklifts to safely handle and transport boats within the yard.
- Coordinated the setup and dismantling of boat show events, ensuring smooth operations and timely execution.
- Completed certification as an entry-level outboard technician through Yamaha Marine University.
- Supported sales team in promoting and selling boats at boat shows and in-house events.
Education
Certification - Yamaha Outboard Tech
Yamaha Marine University
Kennesaw, GA12-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Naval Architecture
Maritime University Of The Caribbean
La Guaira, VenezuelaSkills
- Sales strategy
- Vessel evaluation
- Experience operating vessels up to 50 feet
- Vessel transport
- Product demonstrations
- Basic marine electrical knowledge
- Networking techniques
- Customer relationship management
- Trade show participation
- Customer service
- Sales presentations
- Upselling and cross-selling
- Marine industry experience
- Marine product knowledge
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Boat Sales Consultant
Baxter Boat Sales
06.2025 - Current
Boat Repair Shop Manager/Owner
Loyalty Marine
11.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Longshore Boats
04.2022 - 11.2023
Marine Electrician
Detyen'S Shipyard
02.2021 - 04.2022
Boatyard Assistant
Longshore Boats
02.2018 - 02.2021
Certification - Yamaha Outboard Tech
Yamaha Marine University
Some College (No Degree) - Naval Architecture
Maritime University Of The Caribbean