PLS Logistics Services

Sales Representative - Philadelphia

PLS Logistics Services  •  $52k/yr  •  Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

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.

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

  • 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 $52,000 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

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
  • Logistics brokerage experience (preferred)
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Persistence
  • Adaptable and dynamic
  • High energy
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Pay Range

USD $52,000.00 - USD $52,000.00 /Yr.

PLS Logistics Services

About PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics Services has delivered transportation solutions since 1991. Based in Cranberry Township, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PLS Logistics Services provides dependable outsourced logistics solutions and freight brokerage services.

We manage over one million loads each year through all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad PLS transportation network of over 50,000 qualified carrier partners, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies.

Small and mid-sized businesses and Fortune 500 organizations alike trust PLS to manage their transportation. We are consistently ranking as a top logistics provider by Inbound Logistics, Transport Topics, and other industry-leading publications.

With decades of experience and satisfied customers, we've redefined how making logistics easier doesn't mean cutting corners. No matter the obstacle, our dedicated team of experts can craft a solution to fit any business and keep their bottom line intact. Our employees' passion, dedication, energy, and camaraderie are what make PLS the company it is today.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1991
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