Sales Representative - Jacksonville

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Signing bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401k with employer match

Growth opportunities

Sales training

Job summary

PLS Logistics Services is seeking a Sales Representative to serve as a key resource for customers, helping ship freight nationwide 24/7/365. You will receive fully paid training and join a team that supports your growth and success.

You will develop a client portfolio through cold calling, negotiate pricing to close deals, and maintain excellent client service. Expect uncapped commissions, a 47,000 USD starting salary, and strong career advancement opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years cold calling experience required.
• Self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic, persistence, and high energy.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability are valued.

Responsibilities

• Learn about PLS Logistics Services and the logistics industry.
• Participate in fully paid training and orientation.
• Develop a client portfolio by cold calling using provided leads.
• Negotiate pricing to close deals and handle client service issues to resolution.
• Maintain accurate updates in the tracking system throughout the day.
• Liaise with coordinators to manage workload and grow business.

Skills

Cold calling

Self-motivation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Persistence

High energy

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

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

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.

Pay And Benefits

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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

Our ideal candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
• 2 years cold calling experience required
• Self-motivated
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic
• Persistence
• Adaptable and dynamic
• High energy
• Entrepreneurial spirit