Entry Level Sales Representative (January Start Date)

PLS Logistics Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 signing bonus

Unlimited PTO

Starting salary $47,000

Job summary

PLS Logistics Services is hiring Sales Representatives in Pittsburgh to help ship freight nationwide with 24/7/365 support. The role includes paid training, a $1,000 signing bonus, and uncapped commission opportunities from the start.

You will be positioned as a trusted advisor to clients, coordinating with Logistics Coordinators to grow business and resolve service issues. The position emphasizes developing a client portfolio, negotiating pricing, and maintaining a strong industry knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred).
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn about PLS Logistics Services and the logistics industry.
• Participate in fully paid training and orientation.
• Be the trusted advisor to your customer, helping manage their logistics challenges.
• Update tracking system accurately throughout the day.
• Liaise with Logistics Coordinators to help shoulder your load and bring in more business.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

NOW HIRING: Sales Representatives in Pittsburgh! Includes a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)


• Self-motivated


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills