Territory Manager-Remote

Priority1; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (100% paid for employees and dependents)

Dental Insurance (100% paid for employee)

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A logistics consulting firm is seeking enthusiastic candidates for the role of Territory Manager in Houston. Ideal applicants should possess 3-5 years of freight sales experience and a Bachelor's Degree, although other backgrounds are accepted if there's a passion for sales. Responsibilities include prospecting new business and managing accounts. The position offers competitive compensation with commission, comprehensive training, and benefits including medical and dental insurance, a car allowance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of freight sales experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in business, marketing or communication.
• Energetic and polished demeanor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting new business through cold calling.
• Setting up new accounts and managing them.
• Developing lead generation and utilizing CRM.
• Managing Accounts You Sell.

Skills

Freight sales experience

Communication skills

Polished appearance

Teamwork

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

Job description

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.

Job Description

Priority1, Inc., a dynamic nationwide company, is now seeking transportation professionals for business‑to‑business product/service sales in Houston. We are looking for enthusiastic, polished, hardworking candidates who want to have a career in sales! Priority1 is a premier consulting and contract logistics company, specializing in LTL, Truckload, Air Freight, and Warehouse services. We are growing at a rapid pace and we are looking to add new outside Territory Managers to the Houston market.

Snapshot of Territory Manager Position at Priority1

• Prospecting New Business (There is a lot of B2B Door‑to‑Door Cold Calling Involved)
• Develop Lead Generation and Utilize CRM to Track Activity
• Selling and Setting Up New Accounts
• Managing Accounts You Sell

Training and Development

At Priority1, we believe supporting our Territory Managers (TM’s) through best‑in‑class training and development. New hires can expect three weeks of corporate training inside of their first 24 months, with the potential for additional Senior TM trainings and management trainings further into their career. All trainings take place in Little Rock, AR and are led by the Executive Development Team, who themselves started in sales. Also, new Territory Managers get integrated into the “Fast Start Program” immediately after Basic Sales Training in Little Rock. The Fast Start Program includes 3 months of in‑the‑field training with Upper Management.

Rewards and Recognition

We recognize our talent often because we understand how important it is to acknowledge superior performance. Motivated, competitive individuals can expect to have their accomplishments recognized in front of their peers and in front of the entire organization.

Requirements Of a Priority1 Territory Manager

• 3-5 years of freight sales experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (deal courses in business, marketing and/or communication preferred but any major will work as long as you have a passion for sales)
• Involvement in campus activities (athletic backgrounds highly recommended)
• Naturally enthusiastic and energetic
• Polished and professional appearance and demeanor
• Determined to be part of a winning team
• A burning desire to be successful

Compensation

• Competitive base salary + Uncapped Commission + $500 Monthly Car Allowance + Reimbursement for Gas Receipts
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Priority-1, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please email [e-mail].

Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimitive Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)