Account Executive - Entry Level

PLS Logistics Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

$1,000 signing bonus

Uncapped commissions

Full medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

PLS Logistics Services is seeking a driven Sales Representative to grow a book of business by connecting with customers across the nation. The role offers a fully paid training program and 24/7 support from our team as you learn our logistics network.

You will start with a $52,000 salary plus unlimited PTO, a $1,000 signing bonus, and uncapped commissions from week one of training. We provide comprehensive medical benefits and extensive growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Self-motivated with a high energy approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and persistence.
• Adaptable and dynamic professional.

Responsibilities

• Build a portfolio of clients through cold calling using provided industry leads.
• Negotiate pricing to close deals and manage client service issues to resolution.
• Collaborate with Logistics Coordinators to increase business.
• Maintain timely updates in the tracking system.
• Grow network and advance within the sales organization.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Strong work ethic

Persistence

Adaptable

High energy

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

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 SALES REPRESENTATIVE?

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.

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.

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 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

• 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 Aff…