Account Executive (January Start Date)

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

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 signing bonus

UNCAPPED commission

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with employer match

Fun and welcoming work environment

Extensive sales and logistics training

Ongoing sales competitions with prizes

Job summary

A logistics company in Philadelphia is hiring a Sales Recruiter to support customers in shipping freight nationwide. This entry-level full-time position offers a starting salary of $52,000, a $1,000 signing bonus, uncapped commission, and robust training. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and may have a related degree. Join a fun work environment with significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Logistics brokerage experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Learn about logistics and internal systems.
• Develop a portfolio through cold calling.
• Negotiate pricing and resolve client service issues.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Persistence

Adaptable and dynamic

High energy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Logistics brokerage experience

Job description

Sales Recruiter at PLS Logistics Services

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 $52,000 starting salary, our benefits include:

Benefits

• $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

Qualifications

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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