Recognize this familiar face?
We are pleased to have Mike Lecholop back in the boat business with us! Mike has boating in the blood and following his brief retirement from Groupe Beneteau, realized he missed the yachting industry. We look forward to having him on board our sales team.
Mike Lecholop is a 1971 graduate of
The Citadel in Charleston, SC with a BS in Political Science and his
professional background spans 38 years of sales and service experience in the
marine industry.
Mike retired from Beneteau USA Inc.
in 2012 as Vice President of sales where he led overall sales management for the
North American division of the world’s largest boat manufacturer, Groupe
Beneteau of St. Gilles Croix-de-Vie, France.
Over his 26 years with Beneteau, Mike
rose through the ranks from regional sales manager to director of sales and in
1992 was appointed Vice President of sales.
Mike and his sales team led Beneteau to the # 1 market share position in
the sailboat industry by developing a strong dealer network supported by clear
goals and a sound common sense management style. Having written the Beneteau
Platinum dealer program Mike understands that service before, during and after
the sale provides an exceptional customer
experience.
Previous to this Mike was a regional
sales manager for Lear Siegler Marine, manufacturer of the Cal Boats, Ranger
Yachts, O’Day Sailboats and Prindle catamaran brands. Mike has also served on the board of
directors of the National Sailing Industry Association and Sail
America.
Mike understands the sales and
service process and is eager to put his experience to work for you. Contact Mike at Mike.Lecholop@St-Barts.com or at (843)577-7377.
