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We're growing! Come make your mark along-side the industry's best talent, working on the best marine brands at the region's best boat dealership — Tri‑State Marine

We're thrilled that you’re interested in joining our team. For more than 50 years, Tri‑State Marine has been the hallmark of leading boat dealers in the area — proudly serving the Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland communities. We offer expert boat, motor and electronics sales and marine services for only the industry’s best brands, including Grady-White, Parker Offshore, Sea Pro, Yamaha Outboards, Garmin Marine Electronics, Fusion Marine Audio and EZ Loader Trailers.;

Our decades of success has relied on a simple, yet enduring formula - to recruit and retain the industry's best talent who "always do the right thing," by each other and our ever-loyal customers. We've been rewarded with a team, many whom have been with Tri‑State Marine for more than 25 years, who are smart, dedicated, passionate about their work and take pride in a job well-done. This contributes to a culture of learning and growth — not to mention a fun place to work. As affirmation, we've recently received recognition by the Marine Retailer Association as one of their "Great Dealerships to Work For" — an incredibly proud moment for the company and certainly a testament to our passion for our people. Even more, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an enviable number of paid holidays.

Our current openings are listed below. If you are confident that you're the right fit for us and we're the right fit for you, please send us your qualifications or resume to work@tristatemarine.com.

Available Positions

Come work with the best in the business!

 

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  • Job-Icon-3Available Position:
    Sales Advisor(s)


    Availability:
    Full Time - Regular Business Hours

    Location: Annapolis & Deale, MD

    Overview: Some opportunities come around every now and then that are just too good to pass-up – this is certainly one of them! Imagine spending your days making people happy by advising them on their new Grady-White and/or Parker Offshore boat purchase — where they’ll spend countless Spring and Summer days making new memories with family and friends. Imagine calling customers friends and becoming a trusted partner in their boating experience on the bay? Also, imagine working for the leading boat dealer on the Chesapeake Bay where you'll soon experience why we are voted every year by MRAA as one of their “Great Dealerships to Work For." 

    If this sounds like you, then you likely already know Tri-State Marine — what we stand for and how we work tirelessly to ensure that every customer interaction exceeds expectations. Perhaps you represent a competing brand and have had the difficulty in selling against stellar and legendary brands such as Grady-White, Parker and Yamaha? If this sounds like you, then you likely already know Tri-State Marine — what we stand for and how we work tireless to ensure that every customer interaction is important. You also likely know about our 17,000 sq. ft. showroom on 10 acres in Deale, MD and about our newest Annapolis Showroom – 5,200 sq. ft. directly on Spa Creek in the Maritime Republic of Eastport. Sound ideal? Please read on to see if this is a good fit for both of us and then apply within. 

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Provide expert sales guidance and service to new and existing customers on the purchase of new and pre-owned Grady-White and Parker Offshore boats.
    • Guide customers on trades-in evaluation and process, as well as, boat brokerage opportunities to provide added support toward new boat purchases.
    • Advise customers on advanced Garmin Marine electronics options, as well as their trailering needs, as appropriate, as part of new boat sales process.
    • Guide Yamaha repower customers on selection of a new motor and the repower process at Tri-State Marine. 
    • Build relationships with customers during sales process, including settlement and new boat orientation, as well as post-delivery, to ensure long-term and enduring customer relationships. 
    • Exhibit expert knowledge of powerboating market, models and competitors to best advise customers. 
    • Facilitate the new boat and trailer financing process - making recommendations as appropriate to ensure smooth transactions and settlement.
    • Partner with Tri-State team members across departments, including sales, service and parts to exceed expectations. 
    • Help to lead and grow our newest location in Annapolis. Present oneself as a leader of Tri-State Marine and the face of the brand at every customer interaction. 
    • Assist in setting sales goals and work to continue to build our sales function – presenting new ideas and opportunities, where appropriate. 
    • Represent Tri-State Marine online and during boat shows and various events to grow sales in the greater Chesapeake Bay Region. 

     

    Qualifications:

    • 10+ years' experience in direct powerboat sales, ideally selling competing boat brands in the region. 
    • Strong relationships in the industry and with current book of customers that can result in new boat sales for Tri-State Marine
    • Expert sales experience with a proven method for advising customers and advancing them through the cycle to ensure customer satisfaction, advocacy and repeat business. Proven sales results with demonstrated pattern of year-over-year growth. 
    • Demonstrated experience in determining boat values for trades and brokered boats.
    • Driven and motivated personality with a customer centric attitude to consistently exceed expectations. 
    • Expert knowledge of boat financing process, having worked with customers and retail lenders, ensuring simple and easy approval and settlements.
    • Has a genuine enthusiasm for the boating industry and is equally excited about representing two of the best boat brands in the industry – Grady-White and Parker Offshore boats. 
    • Ability and willingness to travel to Grady-White and Parker Offshore locations in North Carolina for new sales advisor orientation. 
    • Intelligent, kind, passionate, organized and works well with others – working as a team to continue to build model for great customer experiences. 
    • Strong computer skills, a valid Driver’s License and ideally a valid captains license, with experience launching and hauling of boats
    • College degree preferred, but not required

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Competitive Salary and Sales Commission
    • Health, Vision & Dental Insurance available / Company Sponsored
    • Retirement Savings
    • Great working environment & team
  • Job-Icon-3Available Position:
    Junior Marine Tech / Apprentice


    Availability:
    Full Time

    Overview: Do you consider yourself to be mechanical and tech minded? Do you have an interest in working on boats, in the marine industry for one of the country's best boat dealers - representing the very best boat brands? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to learn and grow into a new career - one that is in great demand in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 

    Tri-State Marine is looking for a Junior Marine Tech/ Apprentice to help in light boat and motor mechanical jobs and in supporting our overall senior tech and service department. Come learn from the best and work with the best. 

    Qualifications:

    • High School or equivalent
    • Tech minded, mechanical
    • Ability to learn and grown into greater tech role
    • Experience or Interest in boats, motors and marine industry

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience
    • Health, Vision & Dental Insurance available
    • Profit Sharing Plan / Annual Bonus Program
    • Great working environment & team