Account Executive ($1000 Sign on Bonus)

PLS Logistics Services2 months ago
St. Louis, MO, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

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.

Key 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:

  • Develop a portfolio of clients through cold calling using provided industry leads
  • Negotiate pricing to close deals
  • Manage client service issues to resolution
  • Be open to coaching and learning while putting in the effort to succeed
  • Update tracking system accurately throughout the day

Your first six months:

  • Act as the trusted advisor to customers, helping manage their logistics challenges
  • Collaborate with Logistics Coordinators to expand business opportunities
  • Seek promotional opportunities to advance your career
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industry rates, capacities, and carriers

Your first year and after:

  • Shape your own career path—you tell us how far you’ll go

Benefits & Perks

  • Unlimited PTO along with a $47,000 starting salary
  • $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 with a long track record of internal promotions
  • 401k plan with employer match
  • Chairman’s Club opportunity to celebrate top performing sales representatives
  • Fun and welcoming work environment
  • Extensive, world-class sales and logistics training
  • Ongoing sales competitions with prizes

Required Qualifications

  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Persistent and adaptable in a dynamic environment
  • High energy and entrepreneurial spirit

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Experience in logistics brokerage

Pay Range

USD $47,000.00 /Yr.

Required Skills

logistics
communication
negotiation
customer service
cold calling
sales
relationship building