Account Executive

WHAT IS A SALES REPRESENTATIVE? 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. WHO WE ARE Over our 30 year history, PLS Logistics Services has become one of the country’s top 25 third-party logistics (3PL) services providers. We are headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, St. Louis, Philadelphia & Pittsburgh. We are growing as an organization and are looking for top talent to join our team. 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 – 2 weeks 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 OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred) Self-motivated Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong work ethic Persistence Adaptable and dynamic High energy Entrepreneurial spirit