Josh McLean

About Josh McLean

Highly organized, multifaceted, and reliable professional, with extensive experience and proven capabilities in sales and operation management; complemented with outstanding skills in trading and processing operations in both domestic and international sales. Recognized as a proactive leader, with the ability to identify and resolve complex problems as well as coordinate team efforts to achieve smooth and productive operations, while delivering the highest level of client service. Excellent negotiator, effective at establishing and maintaining constructive relationships with key clients to secure opportunities, expand client base, and gain repeat business. Areas of Expertise Tactical Sales Techniques Sales Quota Attainment Consultative Sales Approach & Closing Revenue & Sales Growth Operational Planning & Budget Management Social Media Tools & Techniques Process Optimization Leadership & Team Building Technical Skills Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) Microsoft Publisher Web Design | HTML Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, Instagra, LinkedIn, and YouTube) E-mail Marketing Yacht Closer System Multiple Listing Service Systems

Experience

1. President

   David Walters Yachts

   Apr 2016 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

   David Walters Yachts specializes in yacht brokerage services and has a history that began in 1982 as a New England yacht design and building company. Today the company\'s primary focus is to offer clients personalized service in the purchase and sale of quality brokerage yachts, as well as new.Our professional brokers and support staff together have over 150 years of maritime experience and are uniquely qualified to assist clients. Among us are former yacht captains, yacht designers and builders, yacht importers, offshore cruisers and racers and refit and marina managers. We also have extensive contacts and relationships with hundreds of marine companies and services worldwide.Having spent most of our careers working in the yachting industry, our brokers share the same passion for the water as our clients. Our reputation for integrity, diligence and experience is built on many years of teamwork. We participate in and accompany clients to the major boat shows and travel extensively globally as required to locate the ideal yacht for clients.Our long standing relationships with quality surveyors, shipyards, refit specialists and related service companies including registration and insurance companies equips us to offer clients a comprehensive service from first contact to the final purchase or sale.The mission of our brokers and staff is to provide each client with comprehensive and enjoyable service throughout the buying or selling process. We hope you will contact us at our home office in the yachting capital of the world, Ft Lauderdale, FL or at the Newport, RI office in the heart of New England\'s yachting community.

Education

• Michigan Technological University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)

  2004 — 2008

• Nova Southeastern University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2016 — 2020

Skills

• Shipping
• Aircraft
• Aviation
• Top Secret
• Dod
• Closing Contracts
• Customer Service
• Operational Planning
• Veterans
• New Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Sales Management
• Customer Acquisition
• Systems Engineering
• Government
• Marketing Strategy
• National Security
• Contract Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Defense
• Navigation
• Military Operations
• Information Assurance
• Management
• Military
• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Aerospace
• Special Operations
• Training
• Security Clearance
• Maritime Operations
• Negotiation
• Maritime
• Team Building
• Communication
• Project Management
• Military Experience
• Boating