Account Executive

Job Description

Do you want to learn how to become a dynamic sales executive?

Do you want to build your own long-lasting book of business?

Do you want access to the best training program in the industry and get paid while doing so?

Do you want a database full of customers across the continent, without having to prospect for them?

WHAT IS A ACCOUNT EXCECUTIVE?

As a Account Executive at PLS Logistics Services, you will act as an essential resource for your customers, helping ship their freight across the nation, 24/7/365. The inside sales role comes with the passionate support of our company and your co-workers around you.

WHO WE ARE

Over our 30+ year history, PLS Logistics Services has become one of the country’s top 25 third-party logistics (3PL) services providers. We are headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, St. Louis, Philadelphia & Pittsburgh. We are growing as an organization and are looking for top talent to join our team.

YOUR FIRST WEEK

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• Learn about PLS Logistics Services and the logistics industry
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• Hear from our top home-grown leaders on how to be successful
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• Participate in our fully paid training and orientation
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• Familiarize yourself with our business model and transportation management system
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• Get on the phones and grow your network
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YOUR FIRST MONTH

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• Continue to develop a portfolio of clients by cold calling using our provided industry leads
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• Understand how to negotiate pricing to close the deal
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• Take charge of client service issues to the point of resolution
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• Be open to coaching and learning while putting in the time and effort to be successful
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• Update tracking system accurately throughout the day
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YOUR FIRST SIX MONTHS

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• Be the trusted advisor to your customer, helping manage their logistics challenges
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• Liaise with Logistics Coordinators to help shoulder your load and allow you to bring in more business
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• Seek out promotional opportunities to move up the ranks
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• Maintain a strong understanding of the industry, including rates, capacities, and carriers.
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YOUR FIRST YEAR AND AFTER

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• You tell us. Write your own ticket.
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PAY AND BENEFITS

At PLS Logistics Services, we take pride in attracting top talent. In addition to unlimited PTO and a $47,000 starting salary, our benefits include:

$1,000 signing bonus.

UNCAPPED commission, starting in the first week of training

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options

Tuition reimbursement

Extensive growth opportunities and a long track record of internal promotions to back it up

401k plan with employer match.

Chairman’s Club opportunity – celebrate with the best of best as a reward for being a top sales representative

Fun and welcoming work environment

Extensive, world-class sales and logistics training

Ongoing sales competitions with prizes

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

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• +2 Years in Cold Calling
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• Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
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• Self-motivated
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Strong work ethic
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• Persistence
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• Adaptable and dynamic
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• High energy
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• Entrepreneurial spirit
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At PLS Logistics Services, we ship over one million loads annually across all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad PLS Transportation network of over 250,000 trucks representing 55,000 carrier partners, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies. Are you ready to jump-start your career?

PLS Logistics Services is An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.