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