Account Executive (January Start Date)

PLS Logistics Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,300 - 51,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 signing bonus

UNCAPPED commission, starting in the first week

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options

401k plan with employer match

Extensive growth opportunities

Ongoing sales competitions with prizes

Chairman’s Club opportunity

Job summary

A logistics company is looking for a Sales Recruiter in St. Louis, MO to develop client portfolios and help manage logistics challenges. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a self-motivated work ethic. The role offers a $1,000 signing bonus, uncapped commission, and comprehensive benefits including full medical and a 401k plan. Join a welcoming team focused on growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Logistics brokerage experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated and persistent individual.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a strong work ethic and high energy.

Responsibilities

• Act as an essential resource for customers, helping ship their freight.
• Develop a portfolio of clients through cold calling.
• Understand and negotiate pricing to close deals.
• Handle client service issues to resolution.
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry rates and carriers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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

Overview

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.

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

Pay Range

USD $47,000.00 - USD $47,000.00 /Yr.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and General Business
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage