We are looking for a hands-on and multitasker for the position of

Manager Marketing

(Fulltime)

With 7 different locations and 3 retail stores, Dive Friends Bonaire has the biggest dive operation on Bonaire. We have approx. 60 employees. Divers are trained from beginner to professional level. We introduce guests to the most beautiful dive sites on Bonaire. Our dive shops are open 7 days per week to provide a perfect experience for our guests.

As a Marketing Manager, you’ll have the chance to directly impact revenue growth by generating demand and accelerating sales cycles.
Your creativity and strategic thinking will be critical in developing while making new plans and create new ideas for the future of Dive Friends Bonaire. You will not only work on a strategic level, but you will also be hands-on in this job. Enough opportunities for you to help evolve and develop Dive Friends Bonaire on Marketing level but we are also interested to see you grow within our Dive Friends Bonaire. Personal development is also important for us. You will be part of our Management Team.

This is your chance to be a vital part of a dynamic team focused on becoming better every day!

Profile
For you, the challenge is to continue to generate within Dive Friends Bonaire. You know how to set business objectives, how to translate them into marketing KPIs and how to accomplish them. You will lead the marketing department and advise our retail manager. You are responsible for increasing sales of our dive services, 7 dive shops and our 3 retail stores: Retail & Dive, REEF, Dushi Store and Dushi Style & Sportswear.

We’re looking for someone who understands what it takes to be ambitious and is ready to embrace the adventure of living and working on the stunning island of Bonaire. If you’re not afraid of a challenge and eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Activities

• You will be responsible for: developing annual marketing strategies consisting of business objectives, measurable KPIs, capacity estimation, budget and annual planning;
• You will conduct annual market and industry research and actively track trends to support the strategies;
• You ensure that these strategies are visibly woven into the organization and know how to steer departments accordingly;
• Together with the Creative Marketer, you are responsible for positioning our products and services;
• You are responsible for monitoring the brand strategy in terms of corporate identity and tone of voice;
• You advise the Managing Director and Management Team on revenue opportunities;
• You are the contact person for partners, stakeholders and affiliated OTA’s;
• You are representative, communicatively strong and know how to make this visible;
• Together with the retail manager, you’ll create campaigns to drive local sales;
• You are responsible for online marketing systems. This includes the PMS/CRM system, website and ESP;
• Resolve customer complaints related to sales and service.

There are more tasks/activities, but the activities as mentioned above are to give you an idea of the job role.

You have at least:

• Bachelor / Master education in the field of Marketing/Communication/Sales;
• Demonstrable experience in a similar position (minimum 3 years);
• Good written and verbal communication skills, in both Dutch and English. A third language is an advantage;
• Due to Immigration legislation, we can only hire candidates with a Dutch or US nationality;
• Flexible attitude & stress resistant;
• Valid driver’s license.

What can we offer you?

• Fulltime employment agreement;
• The opportunity to dive and/or be (further) trained for this purpose;
• Discounts at our Dive Retail & Retail stores;
• Personal development (think about courses/education);
• A market-conform salary;
• Due to Immigration legislation, we can only hire candidates with the Dutch or US nationality;
• Several employee deals on Bonaire like discount on CrossFit and discount at certain restaurants.

Interested or questions?

If you are interested or if you have any questions, please contact our HR department via HR@divefriendsbonaire.com

We are looking for a new

Manager Retail

(Fulltime)

With 7 different locations and 3 retail stores, Dive Friends Bonaire has the biggest dive operation on Bonaire. We have approx. 60 employees. Dive Friends Bonaire is a PADI 5 star IDC center. Divers are trained from beginner to professional level. We introduce guests to the most beautiful dive sites on Bonaire. Our dive shops are open 7 days per week to provide a perfect experience for our guests.  We are a retail dealer, importing and distributing merchandise for all Dive Friends shops and retail shops. In addition, we supply other dive centers with dive equipment and accessories on Bonaire and work closely with some on-island suppliers.

Are you a driven Manager Retail looking for a new challenge? Do you like to motivate, inspire and empower your team members to achieve the best results together? Do you have a good attitude, an eye for detail and have an affinity with diving? Then we would like to meet you! You will be, together with two Supervisors, responsible for our Dive Retail, REEF, Dushi Store and Dushi Style stores.

As part of the retail team (total of 12 team members), you will be responsible for the wholesale department, inventory and sales, companywide. You will report directly to the Managing Director of Dive Friends Bonaire and are part of our Management Team.

Profile
You enjoy the challenge of managing the Dive Friends Bonaire retail department. You know exactly how to motivate people and how to translate company strategies into objectives for your staff. You have good communication skills and experience in people management. Together with 12 employees in the retail division, you strive to provide the best service for all our customers.

You need good organizational skills to complete tasks, as well as planning your necessary activities efficiently. You need to be able to adapt quickly and reorganize when new priorities arise, as well as adjusting plans when sales information comes in. You are creative and have an ability to come up with solutions and ideas, as well as being eager to learn and develop. You are not afraid of a challenge.

You are ambitious to progress the Retail side of the Company and you understand what is needed to achieve this. Dive Friends Bonaire has great ambitions and hopes you can help to achieve those ambitions.

Tasks:

• You are responsible for all purchasing for the Company, ensuring appropriate pricing and purchasing conditions;
• You are responsible for inventory management across Dive Friends, as well as ensuring all inventory is current at all locations;
• You are responsible for the order processing, logistics and customer service;
• You are responsible for the various periodic reports and administrative work – in collaboration with our accountant;
• You maintain contact with the various stakeholders, such as vendors, outlets, customs, shipping companies, etc.;
• You are constantly engaged in the optimization of the retail division; stock management, purchasing management, and other processes;
• You continuously keep an eye on trends & developments within the branch and you act on them.

Requirements:

• A business management qualification;
• At least 2 years work experience in a similar position;
• Analytical;
• Able to work structurally, accurately and efficiently;
• Good written and verbal English language skills – a 2^ndlanguage is a plus;
• Experience with a retail stock and cash register system (or ability to learn new systems);
• Great capacity to problem solve;
• Due to Immigration legislation, we can only hire candidates with the Dutch or US nationality;
• Knowledge of MS Office;
• Valid driver’s license.

What can you expect from us:

• A fulltime contract;
• The opportunity to dive;
• A competitive salary;
• Various personnel deals on Bonaire;
• A friendly team waiting for you.

Apply or contact us!

If you would like to apply or would like to get more information, we kindly ask you to send an email to HR@divefriendsbonaire.com.

We are looking for a new

Dive Shop Employee

• Affinity with diving
• Great communication skills
• Excellent customer service
• Eye for detail to keep the shop tidy

See you on Bonaire!

If you are interested in working on Bonaire and would like to be part of our team,
please send an e-mail with your CV and cover letter to hr@divefriendsbonaire.com

We are looking for a new

Experienced Padi Dive Instructors

We are looking for dive professionals who are ready for a new adventure on the wonderful Caribbean Island of Bonaire!

If you are an experienced PADI Dive Instructor (with at least 2 years of demonstrable experience) and you are ready for a new challenge, we are waiting for you! We don’t need to tell you what the work of a PADI Dive Instructor entails – you already know that. What we do need to tell you is that you will be joining a great team of dive professionals (about 60 employees), with many opportunities to further develop your career. We would love to hear what you can bring to our team!

When it’s time to get your fins out and explore a new environment, our HR Manager will be waiting for your contact.

See you on Bonaire!

If you are interested in working on Bonaire and would like to be part of our team,
please send an e-mail with your CV and cover letter to hr@divefriendsbonaire.com

We are looking for a new

RETAIL SALES PROFESSIONAL

With 8 different locations and 3 retail stores, Dive Friends Bonaire has the biggest dive operation on Bonaire. We have approx. 60 employees. Divers are trained from beginner to professional level. We introduce guests to the most beautiful dive sites on Bonaire. Our dive shops are open 7 days per week to provide a perfect experience for our guests.

We are also specialized in selling dive equipment, as well for the individual diver as for professionals. As an importer of, for example, Scuba Pro for Bonaire, but also a supplier of other brands, we provide a large number of dive shops with their equipment.

For our Retail & Dive shop we are looking for a retail sales professional:

• to whom the diving world has no secrets;
• who feels at home as much under as above water;
• who connects commercial and technical skills;
• and who can optimally advise customers for the ultimate diving experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Are you at least a PADI certified divemaster? Do you already have some experience with sales/retail in the diving industry? And if you are fluent in Dutch or English, we would like to invite you to send your application to HR@divefriendsbonaire.com or contact our HR if you have any questions.