Sales Representative - Entry Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Uncapped commission

Unlimited PTO

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PLS Logistics Services is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to be a vital resource for customers, helping ship freight across the nation 24/7/365. The inside sales role includes strong support from the company and colleagues, plus comprehensive paid training and orientation.

You will build a client portfolio through cold calling, negotiate pricing to close deals, and resolve service issues while tracking progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor2e2s degree preferred.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn about PLS Logistics Services and the logistics industry.
• Develop a portfolio of clients by cold calling using provided leads.
• Negotiate pricing to close the deal and manage service issues.
• Maintain accurate updates in the tracking system throughout the day.
• Be the trusted advisor to your customer and coordinate with Logistics Coordinators.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelore2 s degree (preferred)

Tools

Transportation management system

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.

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