Inland Marine Sales at Parker Towing Company

Northport, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relationship Building, Freight Sales, Logistics, Maritime Transportation, Negotiation, Communication, Sales Forecasting, CRM Systems, Market Trend Monitoring, Contract Preparation, Profitability Maintenance, Compliance, Microsoft Office Proficiency

Industry

Maritime

Description

Job Title: Inland Marine Sales Industry: Maritime Logistics Location: Northport or Mobile, Alabama Department: Sales Reports To: The Vice President of Sales Position Summary Parker Towing Company, located in Northport, Alabama, is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic person for our sales department to support Inland Marine Sales. This Sales role will be responsible for maintaining, identifying and developing maritime relationships that align with company goals. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain relationships with shippers, brokers, terminals, and logistics partners Identify, develop, and secure new freight opportunities within assigned territories Promote company marine transportation services including barge, towing, and related logistics solutions Prepare and present freight rate proposals, contracts, and service agreements Monitor market trends, commodity movements, and competitor activity Collaborate with operations to ensure customer expectations are met Negotiate pricing and terms while maintaining profitability goals Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasting reports Represent the company at industry events and trade shows Ensure compliance with all maritime regulations and company policies Qualifications 3+ years of experience in freight sales, logistics, maritime transportation, or related field Knowledge of inland waterways, barge transportation, and marine freight operations preferred Strong negotiation and communication skills Ability to build long-term customer relationships Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems Willingness to travel as needed Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field (preferred). TWIC card required Ability to work independently Work Environment This position is based at Parker Towing Company’s Northport, Alabama office. However, flexibility to our surrounding locations such as Mobile, Alabama could be an option. The role primarily involves office-based work with occasional visits to customers, events, and brokers. About Parker Towing Company Parker Towing Company is one of the South’s leading marine transportation and logistics providers, specializing in the movement of bulk commodities along the inland waterways. Founded in 1940, we are committed to safety, reliability, and excellence in service across all aspects of our operations.

Responsibilities

This sales role is responsible for building and maintaining maritime relationships, identifying new freight opportunities, and promoting the company's marine transportation services including barge and towing solutions. Key duties involve preparing rate proposals, negotiating terms, and ensuring customer expectations are met through collaboration with operations.