About this opportunity
PLS Logistics Services lists this Account Executive opportunity in cranberry, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Do you want to learn how to become a dynamic sales executive?
Do you want to build your own long-lasting book of business?
Do you want access to the best training program in the industry and get paid while doing so?
Do you want a database full of customers across the continent, without having to prospect for them?
WHAT IS A ACCOUNT EXCECUTIVE?
As a Account Executive 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
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
+2 Years in Cold Calling
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
At PLS Logistics Services, we ship over one million loads annually across all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad PLS Transportation network of over 250,000 trucks representing 55,000 carrier partners, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies. Are you ready to jump-start your career?
PLS Logistics Services is An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Worksite address
cranberry, PA, 16006, US
Who can apply
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