Account Executive Trainee (Experienced Sales) | $52K + $65–$75K OTE + $1K Bonus

Responsibilities

• Learn about PLS Logistics Services and the logistics industry
• Hear from our top home-grown leaders on how to be successful
• Participate in 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Pay and Benefits

• $52,000.00 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 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