Entry Level Sales Representative (January Start Date) (Cranberry Township)
The Entry Level Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for developing and managing client relationships to facilitate freight shipping across the nation. This role involves cold calling, negotiating pricing, resolving client service issues, and collaborating with logistics coordinators, supported by comprehensive training and growth opportunities within a dynamic sales environment.
About Careertakes
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Sales Representative for an inside sales role based in Cranberry Township, PA. This is an excellent opportunity if you're energetic, coachable, and ready to start a career in logistics sales. You will learn the business, work directly with customers to move freight nationwide, and start earning uncapped commissions early in training.
What You’ll Do
As an Entry Level Sales Representative you will:
- Learn the logistics business and Confidential Client’s service model through paid training
- Make outbound calls and follow up on provided industry leads to build a book of business
- Negotiate pricing and close deals with customers
- Coordinate with internal operations (Logistics Coordinators) to ensure customer satisfaction
- Manage account details in the tracking/transportation management system and keep records up to date
- Act on coaching, attend sales training, and participate in ongoing sales competitions
What to expect in your first year
- Week 1: Paid orientation and onboarding, product and process training, get on the phones
- Month 1: Begin building a client portfolio, learn pricing and negotiation, resolve basic service issues
- 1–6 months: Become a trusted advisor to customers, take on more responsibility, pursue internal promotion opportunities
- After 1 year: Career growth path — strong performers are frequently promoted
Pay & Benefits
Compensation and perks (as provided by the client):
- $47,000 starting base salary (listed in the source)
- Estimated annual pay shown: $73,257 (estimated figure on job board)
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- UNCAPPED commission (eligible during training)
- Full medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Unlimited paid time off (per client policy)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust sales and logistics training, internal promotion track, and sales incentive programs
Qualifications
Our client seeks candidates who are:
- Self-motivated and coachable
- Strong communicators with good interpersonal skills
- Persistent with a strong work ethic and high energy
- Adaptable, entrepreneurial, and eager to learn
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required
Location & Employment Type
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cranberry Township, PA. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Notes on process & compliance
Careertakes operates as a third-party recruiter for this opening and will share candidate information with the hiring organization. All hiring decisions are made by the client. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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