Account Executive

Job Description

NOW HIRING: Account Executive in Cranberry! Includes a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

As a Sales Representative 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.

Responsibilities

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:

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• $1,000 signing bonus.
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• UNCAPPED commission, starting in the first week of training
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• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options
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• Tuition reimbursement
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• Extensive growth opportunities and a long track record of internal promotions to back it up
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• 401k plan with employer match.
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• Chairman’s Club opportunity – celebrate with the best of best as a reward for being a top sales representative
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• Fun and welcoming work environment
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• Extensive, world-class sales and logistics training
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• Ongoing sales competitions with prizes
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Qualifications

Our ideal candidate

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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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