Account Executive

Priority1, Inc., a dynamic nationwide company, is now seeking college graduates for business to-business product/service sales in our Chicago, IL office. We are looking for enthusiastic, confident hardworking candidates who want to have a career in sales! Priority1 is a premier consulting and contract logistics company, specializing in LTL, Truckload, Air Freight, and Warehouse services. We are growing at a rapid pace and we are looking to add new Inside Sales Reps to our Chicago office.

As an Inside Sales Rep, you will represent Priority1 Inc and promote our services to new customers, build and maintain your own book of business and provide an exceptional level of customer services. Inside Sales Rep tracks sales opportunities and develops a pipeline of potential customers through strategic relationships. You will be the owner of your own book of business working in a fast paced team environment. In a $700+ Billion industry your prospective client base is unlimited. The Priority1 value proposition delivers best in class solutions for customers, while also reducing their operating cost. This Inside Sales Rep position is the start of a career path that creates consistent personal and professional growth as well as a great income opportunity.

As Inside Sales Reps gain industry knowledge and grow their personal books of business, they will become eligible for promotion into an OUTSIDE SALES position - Territory Manager. The typical time to develop skills necessary to manage and build a book of business varies depending on the success in the inside sales role and metrics. For more information, please complete the application for employment.

Responsibilities

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  Prospecting and developing new business
• Develop lead generation and utilize CRM to track activity
• Selling and setting up new accounts
• Trains customers on use and advantages of web-based shipping and technology
• Maintaining and growing customer relationships

Training and Development

At Priority1, we believe supporting our Inside Sales Reps (ISRs) through best-in-class training and development. New hires can expect three weeks of training inside of their first 6 months, with the potential for additional trainings and management trainings further into their career. All trainings take place in Chicago, IL and are led by Regional Sales Manager(s) and the Director of Sales, who themselves started in sales. New Inside Sales Reps will learn the ins and outs of the freight industry while developing and honing their sales techniques and skills.

Rewards and Recognition

We recognize our talent often because we understand how important it is to acknowledge superior performance. Motivated, competitive individuals can expect to have their accomplishments recognized in front of their peers and in front of the entire organization.

Qualifications And Skills

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  Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 0-2 year's sales or similar experience preferred
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Polished and professional appearance and demeanor
• Problem solver with ability to identify issues and provide solutions
• Determined to be part of a winning team
• Strategic relationship builder with focus on customer pipeline and key decision

Compensation

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  Base Salary of $45K + Uncapped Commission
• 100% Paid Family Medical Benefits
• Profit Sharing (the company matches 15% of what you make each year and puts it into a savings account for you)
• Unlimited Growth Potential

Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)