Description
PLS Logistics is hiring Account Executive Trainee’s to join our growing team of sales professionals at our headquarters in Cranberry TWP, PA. The first year is spent in training where you will get paid to learn about the industry, PLS, and develop business relationships along the way. You will join our expanding sales team in our transportation brokerage division where your earnings are un-capped and your performance is rewarded. PLS also offers full dental, health, and vision benefits with a strong 401K program. Visit our website at www.plslogistics.com for more information.
Join our team and you will receive training that allows you to reach your income and career goals. To qualify for this exciting sales position at PLS, be ready to bring a strong work ethic and the commitment necessary to become a top-performer in our industry.
Training
- Participate in 3 and ½ months of training. Spent between classroom learning and direct mentorship with our talented Account Executives
- In depth sales training to help you prepare to meet the needs and goals of your customer base
- Direct support from a Group Sales Manager – Our GSMs have all sold for us before so you learn from someone who walked a mile in your shoes
Essential Functions
- Proactively develop a new portfolio of clients through cold calling industry leads
- Negotiate client and carrier freight rates
- Take charge of client service issues through to the point of resolution
- Be the liaison between shipper, consignee, and carrier
- Build and foster strong relationships
- Be open to coaching and learning while putting in the time and effort to be successful
- Entrepreneurial spirit
Job Requirements
- College degree preferred or relevant sales experience
- Extreme multi-tasking
- Passionate
- Driven
- Tenacious
- Competitive
- Committed
- Work Hard - Play Hard Attitude
- Strong communication Skills
- High Energy and Enthusiasm
- Confident decision making
- Career Driven
- Attention to Detail
About PLS
At PLS, we bring together dedicated, highly motivated people in a fun, collaborative environment. Our business is fast-paced and challenging - you’ll work hard but you’ll play hard too. Take a break to throw darts…play some air hockey… or even challenge another team member to a game of Wii. Previously named the Best Pittsburgh-Based Business, we believe in rewarding the efforts of our more than 300 employees. We foster friendship and teamwork, where you’ll support each other to deliver the industry’s best service. PLS is committed to keeping and motivating top performers by providing the tools and training you need to succeed.
Over the past two decades, we have become one of the country’s leading logistics management service providers. Based just outside of Pittsburgh, PA, we have expanded to include offices in Jacksonville, FL and are continuing our domination of the industry in Houston, Texas! We ship over one million loads annually across all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. What makes PLS stand out from the rest? Our proprietary web-based transportation management system, PLS PRO, brings a new level of optimization to meet supply chain needs while reducing cost and improving service levels.
Solutions. Delivered.
PLS Has Been Named
- “2010 Finalist People Do Matter” – Pittsburgh Human Resources Association
- “One of Pittsburgh’s Largest Private Companies” – Pittsburgh Business Times, 2010
- “Best Places to Work in PA” – Best Companies Group
- “Best Pittsburgh-Based Business” – TRIB Total Media, 2008
- “One of Pittsburgh’s Best Places to Work” – TRIB Total Media, 2008
