PDS Logistics Inc. Is Now Hiring Logistics Account Executives!

PDS Logistics, Inc. (PDSLI) is a dynamic third party logistics provider in the transportation industry. We are conveniently located in Forest Park, just a few miles West of Chicago, right off the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway.  Our offices and state of the art warehouse facilities are less than 10 years old.  We are centrally located to public transportation and less than a mile from great restaurants and fun in downtown Forest Park.  Our company resolve to provide prompt, courteous service in a professional manner has allowed our team to earn the trust and respect of customers and carriers.  PDSLI is dedicated to providing our customers with solutions to their freight needs and partner with reliable, ethical carriers to transport freight in a safe and dependable manner. We strive to consistently exceed our partner’s expectations and protect their brands through exemplary service with professionalism, teamwork and respect.

About the position:

PDS Logistics, Inc. (PDSLI) is looking for driven sales professionals with one year’s experience in transportation or logistics sales (required) and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our third party logistics sales team.  The position of Logistics Account Executive requires individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, energetic work environment.  As a Logistics Account Executive, you are the single point of contact for your customers and carriers.   You are responsible for prospecting your own book of business and developing carrier relationships to move your customer’s freight.  Your earning potential is limited only by how hard you want to work and how much success you desire.  This position reports directly to the Sales Manager.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Candidate Qualifications:

Benefits:

• Arrive to work on time with an upbeat attitude, ready to make a positive contribution.
• Make cold calls to prospect and find new customers.
• Deliver a persuasive sales pitch to prospective customers to close the deal and earn their business.
• Negotiate effectively with customers and carriers to maximize profit.
• Manage your book of business from pick-up to delivery, and all points in between.
• Proactively communicate with customers and carriers.
• Collaborate with teammates to help achieve goals and grow the business.
• Act with integrity in everything you do.

• College degree preferred, but not required.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to be available 24/7/365 to service your customers.
• Comfort working in an environment that is loud, fast-paced, with a lot of action.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency, but in a controlled manner to achieve objectives.
• Self-starter who is motivated to work independently.
• Confidence to assertively and persuasively negotiate with customers and carriers.
• Proficient multi-tasker able to manage phones, e-mail and messaging concurrently.
• Manage conflict and stress with composure and professionalism.

• Competitive compensation with unlimited commission potential.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401k program with company match.
• Paid day off on your birthday.
• Casual dress in office.