Account Executive

PLS Logistics Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

$1,000 signing bonus

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with employer match

Fun and welcoming work environment

Ongoing sales competitions with prizes

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Tampa is hiring a Sales Account Executive to manage customer freight shipping. The role offers a starting salary of $52,000 and uncapped commissions from the first week of training, with extensive growth opportunities and full benefits including medical, dental, and 401k. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and a self-motivated attitude. Join a dynamic team and jump-start your career in logistics.

Qualifications

• Ability to negotiate pricing to close deals.
• Willingness to learn and accept coaching.
• Strong understanding of logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Act as an essential resource for customers to ship freight.
• Develop a portfolio of clients through cold calling.
• Manage client service issues to resolution.
• Maintain communication with Logistics Coordinators.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Persistence

Strong work ethic

Adaptable and dynamic

High energy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

$52,000 starting salary + Uncapped Commission

FULL TIME IN OFFICE Monday-Friday

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

As a Sales 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

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

Your First Month

• Continue to develop a portfolio of clients by cold calling using our 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

Your 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.

Your First Year and After

• You tell us. Write your own ticket.

Pay and Benefits

At PLS Logistics Services, we take pride in attracting top talent. In addition to unlimited PTO and a $52,000 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

-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 sales representative

-Fun and welcoming work environment

-Extensive, world-class sales and logistics training

-Ongoing sales competitions with prizes

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

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 Affidative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.