PLS Logistics Services · 2 weeks ago
Account Executive ($1000 Sign-On Bonus)
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yrPLS Logistics Services is a logistics company seeking a Sales Representative to support customers in shipping their freight across the nation. The role involves developing a client portfolio through cold calling, resolving client service issues, and maintaining industry knowledge to manage logistics challenges effectively.
LogisticsShipping BrokerSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Hiring Manager
Andrew Lyman
Responsibilities
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
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
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
You tell us. Write your own ticket
Qualification
Required
Ability to learn about PLS Logistics Services and the logistics industry
Willingness to participate in fully paid training and orientation
Ability to develop a portfolio of clients by cold calling using provided industry leads
Understanding of how to negotiate pricing to close deals
Capability to take charge of client service issues to the point of resolution
Openness to coaching and learning while putting in the time and effort to be successful
Ability to update tracking system accurately throughout the day
Capability to be a trusted advisor to customers, helping manage their logistics challenges
Ability to liaise with Logistics Coordinators to help shoulder workload
Desire to seek out promotional opportunities to move up the ranks
Strong understanding of the industry, including rates, capacities, and carriers
Benefits
$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
Company
PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics Services is a company based on shipping and freight services.
Founded in 1991
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregory Burns
Chairman, President & CEO
Recent News
2025-02-25
2024-05-28
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