Manager in Training

PLS Logistics Services
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2024

Overview

The Manager in Training program is a 4-month rotational program to learn the sales tactics,operations and corporate responsibilities of an Associate Group Sales Manager (GSM) at PLS Logistics.

Responsibilities

The Manager in Training is a fantastic opportunity to fast-track your career in management while receiving on-the-job training in every aspect of a rapidly growing organization:

 

Months 1-2: Sales training Month 3: OperationstrainingMonth 4: Corporate rotations and program graduation

 

This role will be based at PLS’s corporate headquarters in Cranberry Township, PA and will work Monday – Friday, 745am-515pm in the office.

 

More on what you will do:• Immerse yourself in the world of freight brokerage sales.• Learn about PLS Logistics Services and the logistics industry.• Hear from our top home-grown leaders on how to be successful.• Understand how to negotiate pricing to close the deal.• Work with carriers and cover shipments.• Take charge of client service issues to the point of resolution.• Rotate between marketing, finance, human resources, and national accounts to understand how the departments are run.As a Manager in Training, you will be expected to have prior experience with:• Leadership – in the classroom, on the playing field, socially or anywhere else!• On-campusinvolvement (ex. Greek life, fundraisers, community service

• Networking and public speaking.

 

What’s in it for you?PLS is annually recognized as a leading third-party logistics provider and a top employer. PLS strives to provide all employees with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and do their best work, including:• Unlimited PTO• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage• 401k plan with employer match• Tuition reimbursement

 

Why do you belong at PLS?We are building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. Across all PLS offices, employees enjoy:• Casual dress attire• Themed dress days – such as sport jersey day and ugly sweater day• Team activities in the office and outside the office• Music playing throughout the sales floors• Community outreach and volunteer initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.• Adaptability and a “roll up your sleeves” mentality.• Ability to relocate to any one of the PLS branches across the country upon completion of the program.• Entrepreneurialspirit and the “hustle” gene.

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