Logistics Account Executive — Uncapped Commission

PLS Logistics Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Signing bonus

Uncapped commission

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with match

Chairman's Club

Training program

Sales competitions

Job summary

PLS Logistics Services is seeking an Account Executive to help ship freight nationwide, 24/7/365. You will be a trusted advisor, building a client portfolio and solving logistics challenges with support from a top-performing team.

In your first year, you’ll undergo paid training, manage client relationships, and learn our transportation management system while growing your network and closing deals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of cold-calling experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cold calling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

PLS Logistics Services is seeking an Account Executive to help ship freight nationwide, 24/7/365. You will be a trusted advisor, building a client portfolio and solving logistics challenges with support from a top-performing team.

In your first year, you’ll undergo paid training, manage client relationships, and learn our transportation management system while growing your network and closing deals.