Account Executive (January Start Date)

About the Role

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. This inside sales role comes with the passionate support of our company and your co-workers.

Key Responsibilities

• First Week:
• Learn about PLS Logistics Services and the logistics industry.
• Hear from top leaders on how to be successful.
• Participate in fully paid training and orientation.
• Familiarize yourself with our business model and transportation management system.
• Get on the phones and grow your network.
• First Month:
• Continue to develop a portfolio of clients by cold calling using provided industry leads.
• Understand how to negotiate pricing to close the deal.
• Take charge of client service issues to the point of resolution.
• Be open to coaching and learning while putting in the time and effort to be successful.
• Update tracking system accurately throughout the day.
• First Six Months:
• Be the trusted advisor to your customer, helping manage their logistics challenges.
• Liaise with Logistics Coordinators to help shoulder your load and allow you to bring in more business.
• Seek out promotional opportunities to move up the ranks.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the industry, including rates, capacities, and carriers.
• First Year and After:
• Write your own ticket.

Pay And Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus.
• UNCAPPED commission, starting in the first week of training.
• $47,000 starting salary.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Extensive growth opportunities and a long track record of internal promotions.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Chairman’s Club opportunity – celebrate with the best of the 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Self-motivated.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Persistence.
• Adaptable and dynamic.
• High energy.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.