Benefits:
Discretionary Bonus
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Role Objectives: The Internal Salesperson is responsible for assisting the VP of Sales in executing the sales strategy for Biehl & Co, Carlsen Mooring and Harbor Docking and Towing. This includes communication with customers and related parties, strategic market and target/customer research, conference analysis and attendance, and maintaining the CRM system.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with transactional customers to secure and maintain their business
Capture additional business – cross-sell agency, husbandry and launch services
Research and identify target companies within key industries
Identify key contacts and contact details within target companies
Investigate conferences and potential attendees at conferences
Maintain the contact and company information within the CRM system and ensure accurate data capture
Visit local customers (with other members of the sales team)
Attend local conferences
Maintain regular contact with the Biehl VP Operations and Port Managers as well as the Carlsen Mooring operations team to ensure a smooth relationship between sales and operations
Assist in the coordination of meetings and global sales trips
Work on strategic projects aimed at business expansion, business development and business improvement
Other tasks and duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Familiar with the maritime sector and maritime operations
Adept in sales and relationship management
Great planning and organizational skills
Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing
Strong problem-solving skills
Competent in the use of computers and computer systems (CRM, MS Office, email, business intelligence systems etc.)
Competent in math, accounting & statistics
Competent in presentation generation
Education/Experience:
College graduate, ideally from a maritime program preferred
Minimum 12 months prior experience within the maritime industry – with a vessel owner, fleet management, brokerage, chartering or other
Or, a minimum 2 years of experience in a logistics related field tied to the maritime industry.
Physical Requirements:
Required to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps; reach; stand; walk; talk; and hear
Must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as analyzing figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection, and using measurement devices
Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water