Account Executive Trainee

PLS Logistics Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Signing bonus

Uncapped commission

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer match

Chairman’s Club

Job summary

PLS Logistics Services is seeking an Account Executive Trainee in Jacksonville, FL. You will learn the logistics business, participate in paid training, and start building a client portfolio through proactive outreach.

You will negotiate pricing, resolve client service issues, and maintain up-to-date records as you grow within a supportive team. This role offers unlimited PTO, a starting salary of $47,000, a $1,000 signing bonus, uncapped commissions from week one, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn about PLS Logistics Services and the logistics industry.
• Participate in fully paid training and orientation.
• Grow client portfolio through cold calling and industry leads.
• Negotiate pricing and close deals while managing client service issues.
• Maintain accurate updates in the tracking system and act as a trusted advisor to customers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

As a Account Executive Trainee 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

Qualifications

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