Account Executive (August Start Dates)

PLS Logistics Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Signing bonus $1,000

Full medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Growth opportunities

Training and onboarding

Chairman’s Club opportunity

Fun and welcoming environment

Job summary

PLS Logistics Services is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to help customers ship freight across the nation, 24/7/365. Start with a $47,000 salary, unlimited PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will train thoroughly, learn the logistics industry, and become a trusted advisor to clients while negotiating pricing and resolving service issues. In this role you will build a client portfolio, collaborate with coordinators, and participate in ongoing sales competitions and promotions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Logistics brokerage experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key resource for customers to ship freight nationwide.
• Negotiate pricing to close deals and grow revenue.
• Provide exemplary client service and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate updates in the tracking system.
• Liaise with Logistics Coordinators to support workload and grow business.
• Grow portfolio of clients through cold calling and industry leads.

Skills

Self-motivated

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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

• 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
• 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.

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
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
• Logistics brokerage experience (preferred)
• Self-motivated
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills