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Account Executive

PLS Logistics Services
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

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 Sales Representative?


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.


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

  • 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.

Salary : $47,000

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