Sales Representative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Signing bonus $1,000

Uncapped commission

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PLS Logistics Services, headquartered in Cranberry Township with offices nationwide, invites talented Sales Representatives to join our Jacksonville team. You will grow a client book, negotiate freight rates, and deliver top-tier service across all major freight modes.

Expect thorough training, performance-based rewards, and rapid career advancement. Starting salary of $47,000 with a $1,000 signing bonus plus uncapped commissions and full medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Persistent and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to build a long-term client book.

Responsibilities

• Act as an essential resource for customers, helping ship freight across the nation, 24/7/365.
• Develop a portfolio of clients by cold calling using provided industry leads.
• Negotiate pricing to close deals and ensure client satisfaction.
• Handle client service issues to resolution and maintain accurate records.
• Be a trusted advisor while liaising with Logistics Coordinators to manage load growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Persistence

Adaptable and dynamic

High energy

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Do you want to learn how to become a dynamic sales executive?

Do you want to build your own long-lasting book of business?

Do you want access to the best training program in the industry and get paid while doing so?

Do you want a database full of customers across the continent, without having to prospect for them?

WHAT IS A SALES REPRESENTATIVE?

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.

Who We Are

Over our 30+ year history, PLS Logistics Services has become one of the country’s top 10 third-party logistics (3PL) services providers. We are headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, St. Louis, Philadelphia & Pittsburgh. We are growing as an organization and are looking for top talent to join our team.

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

YOUR FIRST SIX MONTHS

• 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

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

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

At PLS Logistics Services, we ship over one million loads annually across all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad PLS Transportation network of over 250,000 trucks representing 55,000 carrier partners, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies. Are you ready to jump-start your career?

PLS Logistics Services is An Equal Opportunity and Aff­irmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.