Territory Manager-Remote

Priority1; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

$500 monthly car allowance

100% medical premiums paid

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Priority1 is seeking a talented Territory Manager in Tupelo, MS. This B2B sales position focuses on new business acquisition, providing extensive training and the potential for rapid career advancement.

Candidates should be enthusiastic with experience in freight sales preferred. The role offers competitive compensation, including base salary, commission, and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of freight sales experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, any major acceptable with passion for sales.
• Involvement in campus activities recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting new business through B2B cold calling.
• Developing lead generation and using CRM for tracking.
• Selling and setting up new accounts.
• Managing accounts once sold.

Skills

Freight sales experience

Enthusiastic and energetic demeanor

Professional appearance

Determined to be part of a winning team

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business, marketing, communication preferred)

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.

Priority1, Inc., a dynamic nationwide company, is now seeking transportation professionals for business‑to‑business product/service sales in Tupelo. 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 are looking to add new outside Territory Managers to the Tupelo market.

The Territory Manager sales position offers potential candidates the opportunity to establish superior selling skills, offer a large business solution in a small‑to‑mid size business environment, and grow into a Senior Territory Manager/Regional Sales Manager position by gaining valuable experience selling to executive level decision makers (i.e.) Owner, CEO, CFO, President, and Vice President. This outside sales position is focused on new business acquisition. The freight shipping industry has an unlimited prospect base. The Priority1 value proposition delivers best in class solutions for customers, while also reducing their operating cost. This Territory Manager position is the start of a career path that creates consistent personal and professional growth as well as a great income opportunity.

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 in supporting our Territory Managers (TMs) through best‑in‑class training and development. New hires can expect three weeks of corporate training within 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 three 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 their accomplishments to be recognized in front of their peers and the entire organization.

Requirements of a Priority1 Territory Manager

• 2 years of freight sales experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (business, marketing or communication courses 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 affirmative 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.

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)