Sales Representative

PLS Logistics Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

$1,000 signing bonus

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with employer match

Fun and welcoming work environment

Job summary

A logistics service provider in Tampa is seeking a Sales Representative to help ship freight across the nation. This inside sales role offers a starting salary of $52,000, unlimited PTO, and a generous benefits package including a $1,000 signing bonus, uncapped commission, and full medical coverage. Candidates will receive extensive training and have opportunities for growth, making it a great chance to start a rewarding career in logistics sales.

Qualifications

• Able to develop a portfolio of clients through cold calling.
• Willingness to learn and accept coaching.
• Strong communication skills to negotiate and resolve client service issues.

Responsibilities

• Grow your network and client base through cold calling.
• Negotiate pricing to close deals.
• Resolve client service issues efficiently.
• Liaise with Logistics Coordinators to manage customer logistics challenges.

Skills

Cold calling

Negotiation

Client service

Networking

Understanding logistics industry

Job description

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.

About the Role

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.

Pay range and compensation package

At PLS Logistics Services, we take pride in attracting top talent. In addition to unlimited PTO and a $52,000 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

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?