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Elijah Shehata
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Marine Growth Executive | Sales Leader | Brand Builder | On-Camera Personality
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder & Managing Director – Eli’s Marine | Florida |
Jan 2019 – Jan 2026
• Founded and scaled dealership from mobile service startup to road-frontage retail operation. • Achieved Top 5 Suzuki dealer ranking through aggressive growth and brand positioning. • Drove consistent monthly retail volume ranging from 25–75 outboard engine sales. • Built strong OEM relationships securing allocations and co-op marketing support. • Led marketing strategy leveraging social media and influencer collaborations to generate inbound leads. • Represented brand at boat shows, customer e
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ELIJAH SHEHATA
Marine Growth Executive | Sales Leader | Brand Builder | On-Camera Personality
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Dynamic marine industry leader who founded Eli’s Marine in 2019 and scaled it from a mobile
mechanic operation into a road-frontage Top 5 Suzuki dealership by volume, ultimately acquired by
the largest Suzuki dealer in the region. Combines elite-level retail sales performance (25–75
outboards monthly) with aggressive digital marketing, influencer partnerships, and brand
positioning strategy. Licensed captain with extensive on-water experience, boat delivery
background, and strong on-camera presence at boat shows and industry events. Known for driving
revenue, building brand authority, and energizing customer engagement.
CORE STRENGTHS
• High-Volume Retail Outboard Sales (25–75 Units Monthly)
• Marine Marketing & Influencer Partnerships
• Digital Brand Growth & Social Media Strategy
• Boat Show Sales & Live Event Representation
• On-Camera Sales & Media Personality
• Licensed Captain & Vessel Delivery Experience
• Multi-Engine Repower Consulting (DF150–DF350 Platforms)
• OEM Relations & Dealer Negotiations
• Dealership Operations & Profit Optimization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder & Managing Director – Eli’s Marine | Florida | 2019–2026
• Founded and scaled dealership from mobile service startup to road-frontage retail operation.
• Achieved Top 5 Suzuki dealer ranking through aggressive growth and brand positioning.
• Drove consistent monthly retail volume ranging from 25–75 outboard engine sales.
• Built strong OEM relationships securing allocations and co-op marketing support.
• Led marketing strategy leveraging social media and influencer collaborations to generate
inbound leads.
• Represented brand at boat shows, customer events, and live sales environments.
• Managed full operational oversight including inventory, floorplan coordination, team leadership,
and margin strategy.
• Successfully positioned and grew the business leading to acquisition by the region’s largest
Suzuki dealer.
MEDIA & BRAND LEADERSHIP
• Developed personal and dealership brand presence across digital platforms.
• Maintains strong business relationships and partnerships within the marine influencer space.
• Strategic partnership and collaboration with JigginWithJordan (11+ million combined followers
across platforms).
• Comfortable and effective on camera for product showcases, repower consultations, and event
coverage.
• Strong public speaking and customer engagement ability in high-energy sales environments.
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
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Seeking a marine leadership role that integrates boat shows, marketing strategy, high-performance
sales, on-camera brand representation, customer experience excellence, vessel deliveries, and
long-term client satisfaction. Passionate about representing marine brands at the highest level both
on the water and in front of the camera.
SOCIAL MEDIA & BRAND PRESENCE
Instagram: @SuzukiMarineEli
Facebook: SuzukiMarineEli
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