Part-Time

Sales Associate

Posted on 10/31/2025

BOTE

BOTE

51-200 employees

Manufactures and sells SUP boards online

No salary listed

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Requirements
  • Prior retail experience is required.
  • Equivalent related professional sales experience and open availability is required.
  • Direct experience in customer experience and delivering sales and KPI targets.
  • Experience working with premium brands delivering best in class experiences to both internal and external customers.
  • Excellent time management abilities with a proven ability to multi-task.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
  • Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
  • Ability to lift/move large +50 lb boxes.
  • Strong computer skills and adaptability learning new software platforms and data management processes.
Responsibilities
  • Be the voice of the brand to our customers and exude the BOTE mission by putting the customer at the center of everything we do.
  • Serve as an advocate for our customers, be knowledgeable, confident and exude professional behaviors.
  • Open and close the business, being assigned direct access to enter and exit as a leader in the building, as directed by the store manager to effectively meet the needs of the business.
  • Learn the BOTE family of products, including Paddle boards, Kayaks, Skiffs, Docks, and all gear. Confidentially speak to customers intelligently about the products.
  • Work with a sense of urgency to ensure that all customer inquiries are responded to and resolved appropriately according to the company’s standard operating procedures.
  • Work on the sales floor and in the water to demonstrate how BOTE products are best utilized for performance and safety. Placing customers on the correct products with the ideal gear.
  • Build community by knowing who is visiting BOTE one customer at a time, planting seeds, and building customers for life.
  • Effectively process all transactions, not limited to sales/ returns/exchanges and warranty solutions maintaining data integrity.
  • Own the process for properly maintaining brand standards, general housekeeping, replenishment and visual merchandising, and product placement.
  • Lead customer engagement actions and behaviors, driving legendary experiences one customer at a time with great consistency, building a store community client base.
  • Be the lead contributor to delivering Sales Plans and all KPI results.
  • Be knowledgeable and confident with all store financials, procedures, and playbooks as they are created and implemented.

BOTE Board designs and sells stand up paddle boards (SUPs) and paddle gear for outdoor water sports enthusiasts. They offer inflatable and solid SUPs, kayaks, docks, and a range of accessories such as coolers and protective gear. The products are sold primarily direct-to-consumer through BOTE's website, with a network of dealers for in-person sales. Their boards incorporate Aero and Gatorshell technologies to enhance durability and usability. The company focuses on performance and style, aiming to deliver high-quality gear that stands out in both function and appearance, while also building a community through lifestyle content, podcasts, and ambassador programs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Miramar Beach, Florida

Founded

2008

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kent Outdoors acquisition expands distribution beyond DTC since January 2022.
  • Sixth Florida retail store in Jacksonville boosts immersive local sales.
  • Hangout Suite launches seven innovative water hangout products recently.

What critics are saying

  • Kent Outdoors redirects sales through portfolio, diluting premium positioning.
  • REI distribution erodes DTC margins by commoditizing SUPs with rivals.
  • Competitors' superior tech like Starboard LT captures 15-25% market share.

What makes BOTE unique

  • AeroULTRA technology enables backpack-portable inflatable SUPs in minutes.
  • Gatorshell construction provides unmatched durability in solid paddle boards.
  • LONO Aero converts between SUP, kayak, and pedal drive configurations.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company News

SGB Online
Sep 26th, 2023
Bote Opens Sixth Florida Retail Store

Bote opened its newest retail store in Jacksonville, FL's Riverside area, designed to "create an immersive experience where locals and visitors can get out on the water."

BOTE
May 24th, 2023
Breeze Anniversary: Aero vs. Gatorshell | BOTE

BOTE took cues from the success of both the Breeze Aero sizes and created the Breeze Gatorshell 11′6″, which was launched on July 5, 2022.

BOTE
May 2nd, 2022
Bote, LLC launches Hangout Suite: a collection of seven new badass products

Bote, LLC is proud to introduce the all-new Hangout Suite: a collection of seven new badass products (eight if you count both configurations of the Hangout Couch) that will revolutionize the way you and your friends hang out on the water.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 24th, 2022
Kent Watersports is Now Kent Outdoors, Signaling the Company’s Expanded Focus on a Growing Portfolio of Outdoor Brands

SEATTLE, January 19, 2022--Kent Watersports is Now Kent Outdoors. Announces Acquisition of BOTE and Kona Bikes.

BOTE
Jan 24th, 2022
Boteboard launches lineup of inflatable kayaks, each offering a suite of unique features

And in just a few short years, Boteboard has developed a lineup of inflatable kayaks, each offering a suite of unique features that cater to that lifestyle.

INACTIVE