marine technician

entry level service technician

team member

social media specialist

service manager

MarineMax

This was an excellent boating company to work for.  Great team work from each department.  With a wide variety of activities for the team worker and customers to interact.  They are not just selling power boats to customers, they become part of the family.  
They sell parts as well as repair your boats. The parts team members can find most parts up to 10 years old, along with very knowledgeable about the products they sell.
They sell great boat lines such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Grady White, Sailfish, Scarab, Meridien, Harris Flotebote-pontoon boats as well as the Italian boat line Azimut.  The fantastic sales team who go above and beyond to find the right boat for the customers. Whether it's for a new, used or brokerage boats, our sales team have the working knowledge to assist in any way.
The Service department personnel will help in repairing your boat whether is in for an oil change or a more extensive repairs.  All the Service technicians are trained in their fields, along with more training as the motor companies update their engines. Along with the new year boat models that are introduced every year.

All the managers were fair and easy to work with.  
The Business Manager works with several different banks to get the customers the best financing and payment terms possible.

There are over 55 locations across the nation that offer great service and boat product boat lines.  The headquarters is located in Clearwater FL. With a fantastic Team Support such as: Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivables, Revenue, Marketing,  Events Coordinators, Human Resources, and IT departments.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I would have gave it zero stars but that wasn't an option.. it's a shame because when I started there a few years ago I was genuinely proud to work for that company and I was proud to say that I worked for that company and just in a quick few years it all went downhill I've since then left and moved on to bigger and better and I couldn't be any happier.. it's funny MarineMax usually starts their day off with a strong powerful word such as Integrity or honesty or trust and then they cite their mission statement and yet management is the first one to do completely opposite in my opinion it all starts with management and Leadership and that is where that company is lacking they had great employees but were lacking good managers that is why this particular store that I worked at is not doing as well as there used to doing.. but management will never take responsibility... what a shame!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management Management Management

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Chaotic and always changing every 5 minutes

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful and ready to fight someone

The company, the managers, and the employees can not be trusted. The company is in disarray and has difficult in getting boats turned around in a timely manner. Employees are at each others throats and care more about the drama that goes on then the work that should be done. The leadership is none and the managers are not qualified for the positions. Techs start on boats, then stop and move to another boat before finishing the first and steps get missed resulting in the boats coming back to the shop multiple times. Parts take longer to arrive due to the neglect from the Parts Tech to order them causing boats to sit for months in the yard. The managers and the Part Tech only care about their bonuses that "they only" get at the end of the month if their numbers are where there suppose to be. This means that they rush boats out without them being properly fixed in order to get paid for the work to increase the numbers for their bonuses. They worry about fixing what didn't get fixed later. They also talk down too and about how horrible the customers are when they question why their boat has not been fixed after 2 months of being blocked in the yard.

I worked for MarineMax and I have to say the company itself isn't bad.  They are mostly organized.  However, depending on how well you suck up to management, dictates getting to the next level of success.  If you are decent in sales, you should have no problem making 30-40k a year. You will work a lot of overtime, and are paid overtime, but when you get your commission check they take the money they paid you for overtime back out.  If they paid you $500 in overtime, your commission check will be $500 less to pay it back.  You will have to put up with a lot of stupid drama.  Unfair lead distribution, and management that really has no idea of how to run stores.  I worked my butt off and was in the 60-70k range per year, When new people are hired just because they are friends with management, get all the big boat leads handed to them, and will make 100k from not working half as hard as the guys that don't get special treatment, that just isn't right.  YOU CAN DO WELL THERE, YOU JUST HAVE TO SUCK UP TO MANAGEMENT, AND HAVE THEM HAND YOU BIG BOAT LEADS.  SO IF YOU WANT TO WORK HERE, YOU BETTER PUCKER UP!

My day always starts with warm greetings from other team members and a review of tasks to be performed for the day.  I have learn much about the marine industry while working for MarineMax and have even been provided opportunities for education and career development. The management provides great examples of what good leadership and trust within the workplace should feel like for all team member.  The hardest part of the job would be when customers are not satisfied with our services and/or team member performances and leave harsh ratings. On the flip side, the most enjoyable parts of working for MarineMax are the professional networks that are built over time, the camaraderie created amongst team members and the many open opportunities for team members to learn and grow within the industry.

I have been with MarineMax for 8 years or since October of 2016 and currently working at my second location.  The consistency across the C-suite executive team and other location top-level management is incredible in a good way.  What it tells me is that MarineMax pays its people well, does what they say they are going to do and is collaborative on all levels from bottom to top.  

I have been with the company rolling up on 8 years and promoted/rewarded multiple times for my extra efforts, hard work and continued success.  What I like most is that I can work in the boat business (fun product) and make great money.  Have the time to be flexible with my family is just as important as good pay. 

my typical day at work allows me to work without being micromanaged. I manage myself with my work ethic and timely task. I perform for which I was hired as long as you do that there’s really never any issues with your managers coming at you. My manager is beyond supportive and always there when I need him. Our general manager manages the store with with fresh views and always includes everyone.. he is very approachable and will listen with any concerns or suggestions you may have.. I don’t have any comment to say what is the hardest part of my job because I don’t consider it hard challenging yes but I like the challenge. The most enjoyable part of this job is the ease that everyone makes you feel comfortable, respected, and that you matter..

Though working for MarineMax is ultimately a corporate structure, the day-to-day is interesting as you work within the ever trending Marine Industry. You work with business professionals, but your clients are generally purchasing boats and yachts for pleasure purposes, so relationships are formed based upon a product (boat or yacht) that not only are your customers & clients excited to talk about! Knowledgeable sales professionals, management team, corporate marketing team & Executives work well together to achieve goals. Service & Parts team of skilled managers, highly knowledgeable Parts team members, riggers, Captains, Certified Marine Techs and Master Mechanics work together, often 'behind the scenes' to maintain a reputation of excellence within the industry.

they said they wanted me to be faster and do a better quality job which isn't possible. i then went faster and sacrificed quality which seems to be good enough for them. i would point out issues with this but they didn't seem to care even after receiving complaints from the customers they still had us keep doing things the same way. they were very un organized and expected us to make it work somehow. they constantly made poor decisions that caused avoidable issues at the customers expense and lied to customers. theres really to much to say, i surprised that they are still open. a good solution would be to complete replace the people in management. i was basically forced to quit due to how they treated me.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working with this company is its team members.  MarineMax is a family… your home away from home. Makes you feel great to get up and go to work with a smile every single day. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
   Nothing was overly stressful. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Happy, family-like environment.  Everyone works together to get the job done.  Working collectively builds strength in relationships with your coworkers. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Working diligently to get your work done.  Laughter and smiling with coworkers and customers and clients.  Always going above and beyond to make everyone feel happy and comfortable.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Marine technician 1 salary reported	$21.00 per hour
Entry level service technician 2 salaries reported	$16.00 per hour
Team member 1 salary reported	$16.50 per hour
Social media specialist 1 salary reported	$42,500 per year
Service manager 1 salary reported	$152,500 per year

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